10 Best Mechanical Switches of September 2025

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

Updated On Sep 2025

2,400 Reviews Studied

By Customer Ratings

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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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Cherry MX Keyswitch | MX1A-E1NA | Plate Mounted for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (10, Mx RGB Blue) Read Review

  • Blue switch: Click pressure point, key stroke with tactile and audible contact feedback
  • More consistent lighting throughout the keycap due to optimised, transparent casing and scattering surface including lens.
  • High-precision mechanical keyswitch based on the MX standard
  • Over 50 million keystrokes / contact switches per module ; World exclusive CHERRY Gold Crosspoint technology
  • Lighting: SMD LED can be mounted directly on the circuit board (not included in the module), opening for SMD LED in the base.

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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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DUROCK T1 Tactile Switch, 67g Mechanical Key Switches, Unique Tactile Feelings, 5 Pins Tactile Switches for Mechanical K... Read Review

  • 1. DUROCK T1Tactile Switch is designed with special tactile stem, gives a strong bump at the very top of the push.
  • 2. T1 Keyboard Switch is with Nylon bottom housing and POM Stem.
  • 3. Added 67gf Gold Plated Spring and Metal leaf, these key switches feature a Unique tactile feel.
  • 4. T1 Mechanical Keyboard Switch Style - Tactile | 4mm Travel | 2mm Operating | 67g Bottom Out | 5 Pins | 50 million operations Click life.
  • 5. T1 Tactile Switches with Gold-plated cross-point, Available LED styles - SMD and through-hole.

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HK Gaming 108 Double Shot PBT Pudding Keycaps Keyset for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard MX Switches (Malibu) Read Review

  • Double Shot PBT Keycaps 108 Backlit Milk Pudding Keycap Set OEM Profile Translucent Keycaps Kit for Cherry MX Mechanical Keyboard , ANSI / ISO ( european) layout, this keyset fits most 60% , 82, 84, 87 ,104 and 108 keys keyboards
  • Black topped keycaps with translucent legends , perfect at night for a milky effect on your backlit RGB Gaming Keyboard .
  • White Translucent Keycap bottoms
  • Widely Compatible : Compatible with Cherry Mx Switches, Gateron Switches, Kailh Box Switches, Outemu switches. Standard ANSI US Layout as well as ISO
  • Perfect for PC Gaming : Translucent keycap enhances your keyboard RGB effect to create a magical atmosphere.

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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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Simple Mx Switch Mechanical Keyboard T-Shirt Read Review

  • Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

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Womier K87 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Gateron Switch 60% Hot Swappable Keyboard Partitioned RGB Backlit Compact 87 Keys... Read Review

  • ►【Womier K87 Compact Mechanical Keyboard】◄ Womier gaming keyboard uses PMMA organic glass material 360º full transparent glass panel, with the perfect size and it's good for Home and Office use, without Numpad, more practical for Gamers and Typist, give more space to your desktop.
  • ►【Amazing RGB Gaming Keyboard】◄This TKL keyboard has partitioned RGB modes with main keyboard RGB and around light RGB, showing different backlight effects and waves, double the playability. These modes will give you more enjoyment when you gaming or typing at night.
  • ►【 Custom Hot-swappable Switch 】◄Womier K87 mechanical gaming keyboard adopts hot-swapped switches, full keyboard pluggable switch, plug and play. You can change different 3-5-pin mechanical switches according to your own preferences. So it's designed for you who pursue individuality and excellence.
  • ►【87-key Full-key No Conflict + PBT Double-shot Keycap】◄PBT double-shot keycap guarantees higher oil resistance and hardness, and also ensures the light transmittance of the keycap, making it have an excellent lighting effect. All keys without conflict You can press multiple buttons at the same time to trigger commands immediately without conflict or interference. Enjoy the fun of playing games very much.
  • ►【Keyboard Compatibility + Reliable Service】◄This Womier K87 USB wired mechanical gaming keyboard compatible with Windows / MacOS / Android. Pls feel free to contact us when you meet any problem, we will spare no effort to provide the best service to every customer within 24 hours to help you.