10 Best Mechanical Keyboard Switches of December 2025

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

Updated On Dec 2025

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Havit Mechanical Keyboard Wired 89 Keys Gaming Keyboard Red Switch Keyboard with PBT Keycaps for PC Gamer Computer (Blac... Read Review

  • 【89-key keyboard】89-key design, Saves space on the premise of preserving commonly used number keys. Perfect for office and games.Press Fn+Backspace turn on the Num Lock ,The number pad light is on and is functional.
  • 【Colorful PBT keycaps】 With unique high-quality PBT keycaps, which have excellent wear resistance,can be used for a long time. You no longer need to worry about missing or frayed letters.
  • 【Red Switches Mechanical keyboard】With durability of 50 million times, and the sound is quiet when the button is pressed lightly. Very popular in the office and games!
  • 【Ergonomics】 The design based on ergonomics effectively reduces the burden on the wrist.
  • 【Compatibility】The keybaord compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows VISTA, Mac OS and other systems.

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Max Keyboard Cherry MX Switch Tester Switch Sampler Mechanical Keyboards 12-Key Switch Testing Tool (Printed PBT Keycaps... Read Review

  • Cherry MX switch type (Qty:12) [Cherry MX Red(1), MX Black(1), MX Blue(1), MX Brown(1), MX Green(1), MX Grey(1), MX RGB Silver (1) MX Clear(1), MX White(1), MX Silent Red(1), MX Silent Black(1), MX Speed Silver(1)]
  • Labeled keycap (Qty: 12)
  • Acrylic base (Qty: 1)

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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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Drop Assorted Mechanical MX Switches Sampler Pack - Twenty Different Switches from Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, Drop - Wide A... Read Review

  • SAMPLE SWITCHES FROM THE INDUSTRY’S TOP NAMES: Want to change up the feel of your keyboard? Switch your switches. Not sure which switches to choose? Sample the best of the best with our Assorted Mechanical MX Switches Sampler Pack.
  • TWENTY DIFFERENT SWITCHES: Filled with 20 different switches from beloved brands—including Cherry, Gateron, and Kailh—each pack contains a wide assortment of colors, materials, and operation types.
  • FIND YOUR NEW FAVORITE SWITCH: Try your hand at linear, clicky, and tactile switches—plus a host of options optimized for speed, silence, and RGB compatibility. With 20 chances to find a new favorite switch, there’s no reason not to take the Sampler Pack for a spin.
  • INCLUDED SWITCHES: Cherry MX Blue, Brown, Red, and Silver RGB. Gateron SMD Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, and Clear. Aliaz Silent Tactile 60 g and 70g. Kailh Box Navy, Jade, Purple, and Burgundy, as well as Speed Silver, Copper, and Gold. Finally, Drop's own Halo True and Clear.

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Drop Halo True Keyboard Switches — Plate Mounted, Tactile, 60g, Cherry-Style, Quiet Switches, by Kaihua (Halo True, 70 P... Read Review

  • SMOOTH CONSISTENT & SUPER SATISFYING Give your keyboard a tactile yet ultra-smooth feel with the Drop Halo True Switch Pack (70 pcs)
  • MEDIUM TO HEAVY TACTILE SWITCHES As medium-to-heavy tactile switches have been a huge hit over the years the Halo Trues deliver a tactile feel with a lack of pre-load (tension at rest) and smooth press from start to finish
  • DEVELOPED BY JACOB ALEXANDER (HaaTa) These custom switches achieve minimal resistance while retaining a tactile feel resulting in near perfect consistency and smoothness with each keypress
  • PRE-LOADED These switches come with a feather-light preload to give a tactile feel without slowing down your typing
  • 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 ALT keyboard

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Gateron Switches KS - 9 Underglow Led Compatible for MX Mechanical Keyboard SMD LED Switch 3pin(90 Pcs,Yellow) Read Review

  • [Material]: Gateron 3pin switch for mechanical keyboard, composed of copper rattling leaf metal and softer plastic rod plastic
  • [Properties]: This yellow switch is a linear switch that can be moved up and down without any additional tactile feedback or loud clicking sound. It is a good choice for operating force and can provide a firmer fit for the keycap
  • [Features]: It can support ordinary RGB and deep light SMD at the same time, the Gateron switch is smoother than the Cherry Mx switch, and the driving point is slightly higher
  • [Wide compatibility]: Provide a firmer fit for the keycaps, and all valve stems are compatible with the MX shell, so that you can choose from a variety of available keycaps, which is better compatible with mechanical keyboards
  • [High Quality]: Provides an unparalleled smooth typing experience and a better sense of percussion

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DUROCK Linear Switches Translucent Smokey L4 Switch with Gold-Plated Spring Smooth Creamy Purple Stem 5 Pins Linear Keys... Read Review

  • 1. Durock Linear Switches are well designed with Smooth POM Linear Stem.
  • 2. Durock Linear Keyswitch is with Translucent Smokey Polymer Nylon lower housing and Creamy Purple Stem.
  • 3. 67g Bottom Out Gold Plated Spring and Linear Metal leaf, gold contacts.
  • 4. PCB Mount Style - Linear | 4mm Travel | 2mm Operating | 67g Bottom Out | 5 Pins | 50 million operations.
  • 5. Available LED styles - SMD and through-hole.

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GK61 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - 61 Keys Multi Color RGB Illuminated LED Backlit Wired Programmable for PC/Mac Gamer (G... Read Review

  • ✅【RGB Backlit 】: 16.8 Million Color combinations , multiple backlit mode ( Aurora, Ripple, Music, Rainbow , Waves, Gradient, Windmill, Spectrum and single light), no drivers needed. Plug & Play small form factor keyboard
  • ✅【Gateron Optical Switches 】Gateron optical switches can be hotswapped at wish and replaced by other switches. Hot swap keyboard do not recquire you to solder / desolder switches. (Hot Swappable with Optical switches only)
  • ✅ 【ABS Doubleshot keycaps】The GK 61 doubleshot abs stock keycaps , change them at wishes thanks to the keypuller included to the package.
  • ✅ 【Macro recording & Other features 】 Record macros through the software, customize advanced features , personnalize function keys... Full Anti Ghosting Mode (NKRO).
  • ✅ 【Compatibility with Mac and Windows】: Compatible with Windows 10, Win 8, Win 7, Win Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS , the GK 61 comes with a 60 inches USB Type C to Type-A cable. The keyboard is adapted for all environnement, Home & Office use, a small form factor for tiny spaces.

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Gateron Switches KS - 3 Milky Switch Housing Yellow Compatible for MX Mechanical Keyboard Switch 5pins 90 Switches Read Review

  • [Material]: Gateron 5pin switch for mechanical keyboard, composed of copper rattling leaf metal and softer plastic rod plastic
  • [Properties]: This yellow switch is a linear switch that can be moved up and down without any additional tactile feedback or loud clicking sound. It is a good choice for operating force and can provide a firmer fit for the keycap
  • [Features]: It can support ordinary RGB,the Gateron switch is smoother than the Cherry Mx switch, and the driving point is slightly higher
  • [Wide compatibility]: Provide a firmer fit for the keycaps, and all valve stems are compatible with the MX axis, so that you can choose from a variety of available keycaps, which is better compatible with mechanical keyboards
  • [High Quality]:Original Gteron switch with well jar packing, Provides an unparalleled smooth typing experience and a better sense of percussion.

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Kailh Box Switches for Mechanical Gaming Keyboards (65 Pcs, Box Jade) Read Review

  • BOX Jade - Clicky | 3.6mm Travel | 50g Actuation | 60g Bottom Out
  • Plate mounted ( 3 pins)
  • IP56 Rating ( Dust / Water resistant)
  • SMD Compatible
  • Kailh Box Switches for your hot swappable mechanical gaming keyboards