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All Low-Travel Mechanical Switches: Short Travel Switch List

Browse every low-travel mechanical switch with total travel under 3.5mm. Compare speed switches, short-stroke designs, and rapid actuation options. Find the fastest switches for gaming and speed typing.

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$0.47
HMX Green Apple  Linear
HMX Green Apple Linear
Linear,
5-Pin,
PBT bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.18
Durock Splash Brothers  Speed Linear
Durock Splash Brothers Speed Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.31
HMX Lotus Linear  10 Pack
HMX Lotus Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.45
KTT Retro Linear Blue , Linear 10 Pack
Ktt Retro Blue Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POK stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.50
B.Stone Alluring Eyes Linear  - 10 Pack
Thocc Exchange B.Stone Alluring Eyes Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
LY stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.40
Haimu Midnight Linear  - 10 Pack
haimu Midnight Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.30
Moyu Studio Fuyu Linear  -  10 Pack
Moyu Studio Fuyu Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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$0.30
Duhuk Key Hall Effect HE Magnetic
$0.35
Tecsee Marshmallow Linear  -  10 Pack
Tecsee Marshmallow Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.62
Gateron Magnetic Jade Air Linear
$0.26
KTT Laurel  Linear
Ktt Laurel Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

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$0.26
MMD PRINCESS TACTILE V2    EDITION
MMD Princess V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.50
KAILH BCP BLACK CHERRY PIE LINEAR
Cherry BCP Black Pie Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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$1.80
TTC Golden Blue
$0.20
Jerrzi Rainbow Linear  10 per pack
Jerrzi Rainbow Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
POK bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.75
TTC Camouflage Magnetic Gaming
Ttc Camouflage HE
Linear,
Magnetic,
Dust proof,
POM bottom,
POM top

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$0.65
Everglide Sticky Rice V2 Hall Effect Linear Gaming
Everglide Sticky Rice V2 HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.33
Phynikeys First Encounter, Linear 10 pack
Phynikeys First Encounter Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

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$0.28
HMX Canglan V2  Linear
HMX Canglan V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
PBT stem

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$0.45
Taro N Sweet Potato V2 Linear
SerpentKeys Taro N Sweet Potato V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POK bottom,
LY top,
LY stem

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$0.86
WS Dash HE Magnetic
Wuque Studio WS Dash HE Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
PBT bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.35
HMX Hibiscus  Linear
HIBI Hibiscus Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
Nylon stem

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$0.20
Jerrzi Coral Linear  10 per pack
Jerrzi Coral Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.28
Jerrzi Lotus V2 Linear  10 per pack
Jerrzi Lotus V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
LY stem

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$0.42
Wuque Studio White Silent  Linear
Wuque Studio White Silent Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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$1.50
Wikuo Fuyu
SerpentKeys Wikuo Fuyu Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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$0.80
Wuque Studio Dash  Linear  Magnetic HE
Wuque Studio Dash HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.45
Kailh Choc Round Blue  Low Profile Clicky
Kailh Choc Round Blue Clicky
Clicky,
Low profile,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.25
Kailh Choc Red  Low Profile Linear
Kailh Choc Red Low Profile Linear
Linear,
Low profile,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.32
Cherry MX Speed Silver  Linear
Cherry MX Speed Silver Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Long pole,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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$0.16
Kailh Speed Silver  Linear
Kailh Speed Silver Linear
Linear,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.55
Gateron Ink BOX V2 Pink  Linear
Gateron Ink BOX V2 Pink Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PBT bottom,
PBT top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.25
TTC Low Profile Brown  Tactile
$0.34
TTC Quick Silver  Linear
Ttc Quick Silver Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$2.50
S1V2 - Peaches Linear
ktechs S1 Peaches V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM stem

View on ktechs
$0.80
Mamba Linear Mechanical
ktechs JWK Mamba Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
Nylon top,
LY stem

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Out of stock
$0.59
Kailh Deep Sea Choc V2 Low Profile Silent  10 Stück
Kailh Deep Sea Choc V2 Low Profile Silent
Silent,
Low profile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.35
BSUN Golden Apple Tactile
Bsun Golden Apple Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC top,
LY stem

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.42
Wuque Studio Grey Silent  Tactile
Wuque Studio Grey Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.52
Neo Cloud Silent Tactile  10 Stück
Neo Cloud Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.37
HMX Puppy Tactile  10 Stück
HMX Puppy Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM stem

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Out of stock
$0.43
Wuque WS Morandi Linear
Wuque Studio Wuque WS Morandi Linear
Linear,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
UPE stem

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.45
Keychron Silent Banana
Keychron Silent Banana Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.50
Gateron x Siliworks Type R Tactile
Gateron x Siliworks Type R Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.30
Akko Pro Cream Blue V5, Tactile 10 pack
Akko Pro Cream Blue V5 Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.30
Akko V5 Creamy Yellow Pro, linear 10 pack
Akko V5 Pro Creamy Yellow Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.35
HMX SUNSET GLEAM V2 LINEAR
HMX Sunset Gleam V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
PME bottom,
PC top,
LY stem

View on Amazon
Out of stock
$0.35
NuPhy Raspberry
Nuphy Raspberry Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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Complete Low-Travel Switch List

Looking for the fastest switches with minimal travel? Browse every low-travel switch under 3.5mm total travel. These speed-optimized switches enable quicker actuation for competitive gaming and fast typing.

All Low-Travel Switches Available Now

Our database tracks every switch with total travel under 3.5mm. Low-travel switches reduce the distance between keypress and actuation, enabling faster inputs. Options include Kailh Speed switches, Cherry MX Speed Silver, low-profile switches, and various short-stroke designs from multiple brands.

Low-Travel Switches for Competitive Gaming

Competitive gamers choose low-travel switches for their shortened response time. Less distance to actuation means faster key registration. Cherry MX Speed Silver (3.4mm travel, 1.2mm actuation) and Kailh Speed Silver (3.5mm travel, 1.1mm actuation) are proven choices for FPS and rhythm games where milliseconds matter.

Speed Switches vs Standard Switches

Standard switches typically have 4.0mm total travel with 2.0mm actuation. Speed switches cut this to 3.0-3.5mm travel with 1.0-1.2mm actuation. The shorter distance enables faster repeated keypresses but can increase accidental inputs for some users. Speed switches suit gamers and fast typists who have adapted to the lighter touch required.

Low-Profile Low-Travel Options

Low-profile switches like Kailh Choc naturally offer reduced travel distances of around 3.0mm. These combine the benefits of short travel with a slim form factor suitable for portable and ergonomic keyboards. If you want both speed and a compact build, low-profile switches serve double duty.

Adjusting to Low-Travel Switches

Switching from standard to low-travel switches requires an adjustment period. The shorter travel means you need a lighter touch to avoid bottoming out on every keypress. Most users adapt within a few days to a week. Starting with a slightly heavier spring weight can help during the transition.

Low-Travel Switches with Rapid Trigger

Magnetic Hall Effect switches combine short actuation points with rapid trigger technology for the ultimate speed setup. With adjustable actuation as low as 0.1mm and instant reset on upstroke, they offer travel characteristics that mechanical speed switches cannot match. These represent the cutting edge of low-travel switch technology.

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