10 Best Key Switches of September 2025

List of Top Rated Key Switches from thousands of customer reviews & feedback.

Updated On Sep 2025

426 Reviews Studied

By Customer Ratings

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Drop + Invyr Holy Panda Mechanical Switches - Plate Mounted Tactile Keyboard Switches, Cherry-Style, 67g Spring (110 Pac... Read Review

  • THE MOST TACTILE SWITCHES IN THE WORLD: With a name like Holy Panda, these switches had to be epic. Made with stems from Halo switches, housing found on Invyr Panda switches, Holy Panda switches combine the best of both worlds.
  • THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: The result is a snappy, tactile switch that is satisfying to type on.
  • COMPATIBILITY: Holy Panda switches are compatible with plate-mounted Cherry-style PCB's and are perfect for hot-swap compatible barebones kits such as the Drop ALT, CTRL, SHIFT, ENTR, Carina, Planck, and Preonic.
  • SPECS: Halo Switch Stems, Polycarbonate top housing, Nylon bottom housing, 67g spring, Plate Mount, and MX-compatible.
  • Compatible devices: Other keyboards with compatible layout

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Gateron KS-9 RGB Mechanical MX Type Key Switch - Clear top (90 Pcs, Silent Yellow) Read Review

  • Gateron MX switches , Plate mounted ( 3 pins) SMD Led Compatible
  • Transparent switch
  • Lifetime: 50 million cycles
  • Available in Black , Blue, Brown, Red, Clear, Yellow, Green
  • Gateron switches are smoother and have a slightly higher actuation point than Cherry Mx Switches

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Switch On Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health Read Review

  • Switch on Your Brain The Key to Peak Happiness Thinking and Health

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Seachoice 11651 Johnson/Evinrude Ignition Starter Switch, Unspecified, One Size Read Review

  • Ignition switch for most OMC inboard/outboard applications
  • Push to choke feature eliminates need for separate choke switch
  • Terminals: 6
  • Size: 2-7/64 inch x 1-29/64 inch
  • Includes two keys

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Drop Halo Clear Keyboard Switches — Plate Mounted, Tactile, 65g, Cherry-Style, Quiet Switches, by Kaihua (Halo Clear, 90... Read Review

  • SMOOTH CONSISTENT & SUPER SATISFYING: Give your keyboard a tactile smooth and precisely weighted feel with the Drop Halo Clear Switch Pack (90 pcs)
  • MEDIUM TO HEAVY TACTILE SWITCHES: With the rise of medium-to-heavy tactile switches over the years the Halo Clears precisely emulate the weight of fan-favorite Cherry MX Clear switches with the smoothness of a Halo switch
  • DEVELOPED BY JACOB ALEXANDER: (HaaTa) These custom switches combine the best attributes Topre 55g and Cherry MX Clear which results in near perfect consistency and smoothness with each keypress
  • PRE-LOADED: These switches come preloaded and offer an interesting pop during activation—similar to the force curve found in Topres
  • COMPATIBILITY: Halo switches are compatible with plate-mounted Cherry-style PCB's and are perfect for hot-swap compatible barebones kits such as the Drop ALT, CTRL, Carina, Tokyo60, SHIFT, Planck and Preonic. The 90-pack is tailor-made for the Drop CTRL keyboard

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Baomain Mouting hole size 12mm On-Off Two Terminals 0.43‘’ Keyswitch Keylock Switch with Keys 2 Pack Read Review

  • Model:S1203
  • Current: 1A; Voltage : AC 220V / 380V
  • Thread Dia(Approx) : 10.9mm/0.43"
  • Overall Size(Approx) : 14 x 20mm/0.55" x 0.78"(D*L)
  • Weight : 11g; Package Content : 2 x Keylock Switch

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YUNZII KC84 SP 84 Keys Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboard with PBT Dye-subbed Keycaps, RGB,NKRO Programmable Keyboard (Ga... Read Review

  • 【Hotswappable Gateron Switch】Hotswappable Gateron switch of KC84 can be replaced by other hotswap switches without soldering. You can customize the keyboard easily and change out the switches to have a completely different tactile experience.
  • 【PBT Dye-Sub Keycaps 】 The keycaps of KC84 SP applies 85% PBT with high-contrast dye-sublimated legends, which generally last longer than ABS equivalents. The Dye-Sub PBT keycaps of KC84 SP enhances the overall durability with water and dust resistance.
  • 【Compact TKL 84 Keys and Ergonomic NKRO】The compact 75 percent layout of KC84 SP is more portable and ergonomic in nature compared to standard full size keyboard, no fatigue after long term use and 100% full anti-ghosting without conflict, enjoy the process without any obstacles.
  • 【Macro recording &Customized RGB effects】With the software, you can customize the RGB effects massive lighting effects and macro setting. (Driver download web in the product description part and manual.)
  • 【Strong compatibility with Mac and Windows】 Compatible with Windows 10, Win 8, Win 7, Win Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS , the KC84 comes with a USB Type-C cable.

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30 pcs - Outemu Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 2 Pin Switches for Gamer DIY Replacement, Key Puller and Keyswitc... Read Review

  • Blue Switch : Tactile and Clicky with a Dump Feel
  • Brown Switch : Tactile and Non-clicky with a Dump Feel
  • Black Switch : Linear with High Resistant Force
  • Red Switch : Linear with Soft Resistant Force
  • Compatiable with MX Mount Outemu Switch Mechanical Keyboard

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Aluminum Alloy Switch Opener with Keycap Puller for Cherry MX Switches – Black Read Review

  • 【Upgraded Switch Opener】The keyboard switch opener is made of aluminum alloy material, using anodizing process, matte texture, and never fading.
  • 【Portable and Comfortable】The metal switch opener is beautiful in appearance, small and portable. The groove anti-slip grain design is ergonomic and feels more comfortable.
  • 【Easy to Use & No Require Screwdriver】This universal switch opener can help you open cherry switches in a second. Just press the switch and then the switch will be opened soon, it's a easy and funny way to diy your switch or improve the performance of the original keyboard switch.
  • 【Best Gift for Keyboard Lover】If you’re on a quest for the perfect combination of features in a gaming keyboard, This tool opens your keyboard switches to make your mods simple, just enjoy the fun of customizing your switches! it is a perfect gift for the mechanical keyboard beginner/enthusiast/hobbyist or the e-sports players.
  • 【Package Includes】Switch Opener x 1pcs, Keycaps Puller x 1pcs. Warm tips: This switch opener can only be used for cherry switch.

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SYIDINZN Keycap Puller Stainless Steel Key Keycap Removal Tool Keycaps Remover for Mechanical Keyboard for Removing Fixi... Read Review

  • ✔ This compact high quality wire style keycap puller is a necessary tool for any mechanical keyboard owner.
  • ✔ Wires on the puller can bend outward to fit onto mechanical (and other) keycaps.
  • ✔ Compatible for most mechanical keyboards including Cherry MX, Alps, and Topre switches. Do not use on "scissor" type switches.
  • ✔ It also can be used as a nice tweezers, it is a nice diy hand tool for you.