Mechanical Keyboard Switches Comparison Chart
This is the most comprehensive chart of popular switches with keystrokes lifespan, operating force (actuation weights), travel distance. Each column is sortable to help you decide which switches best fit your needs.| Brand | Switch Name | Keystrokes (millions) | Clicky | Tactile | Linear | Silent | Operating Force | Tactile Force | Pre Travel | Total Travel | Stem Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaz | Silent 100g | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | 100 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Aliaz | Silent 60g | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Aliaz | Silent 70g | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | 70 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Aliaz | Silent 80g | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | 80 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Cherry | MX Black | 50 | Yes | 60 | 80 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Black RGB | 50 | Yes | 60 | 80 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Blue | 50 | Yes | Yes | 60 | 60 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Cherry | MX Blue RGB | 50 | Yes | Yes | 60 | 60 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Cherry | MX Brown | 50 | Yes | 45 | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Brown RGB | 50 | Yes | 45 | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Clear | 50 | Yes | 65 | 95 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Clear RGB | 50 | Yes | 65 | 95 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Green | 50 | Yes | Yes | 80 | 90 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Cherry | MX Green RGB | 50 | Yes | Yes | 80 | 90 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Cherry | MX Grey | 50 | Yes | 80 | 110 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Grey RGB | 50 | Yes | 80 | 110 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Linear Grey | 50 | Yes | 80 | 115 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Low Profile Red | 50 | Yes | 45 | 80 | 1.2 | 3.2 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Low Profile Red RGB | 50 | Yes | 45 | 80 | 1.2 | 3.2 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Low Profile Speed | 50 | Yes | 45 | 80 | 1.0 | 3.2 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Low Profile Speed RGB | 50 | Yes | 45 | 80 | 1.0 | 3.2 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Nature White | 50 | Yes | 55 | 65 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Red | 50 | Yes | 45 | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Red RGB | 50 | Yes | 45 | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Silent Black | 50 | Yes | Yes | 60 | 80 | 1.9 | 3.7 | Cherry | ||
| Cherry | MX Silent Black RGB | 50 | Yes | Yes | 60 | 80 | 1.9 | 3.7 | Cherry | ||
| Cherry | MX Silent Red | 50 | Yes | Yes | 45 | 60 | 1.9 | 3.7 | Cherry | ||
| Cherry | MX Silent Red RGB | 50 | Yes | Yes | 45 | 60 | 1.9 | 3.7 | Cherry | ||
| Cherry | MX Silver | 50 | Yes | 45 | 60 | 1.2 | 3.4 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Speed Silver | 50 | Yes | 45 | 65 | 1.2 | 3.4 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX Speed Silver RGB | 50 | Yes | 45 | 65 | 1.2 | 3.4 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MX White | 50 | Yes | Yes | 80 | 80 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Coolermaster | Hybrid Capacitive | 60 | Yes | 45 | N/A | 1.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Flaretech | Black | 100 | Yes | 55 | 55 | 1.5 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Flaretech | Blue | 100 | Yes | 80 | 80 | 1.5 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Flaretech | Red | 100 | Yes | 55 | 55 | 1.5 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Gateron | Black | 50 | Yes | 60 | 75 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Gateron | Blue | 50 | Yes | 55 | 60 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Gateron | Brown | 50 | Yes | 45 | 50 | 2.7 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Gateron | Clear | 50 | Yes | 35 | 35 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Gateron | Green | 50 | Yes | 80 | 80 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Gateron | Ink | 50 | Yes | 60 | 70 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Gateron | Red | 50 | Yes | 45 | 55 | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Gateron | Yellow | 50 | Yes | 50 | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Geekmaker | Creamy Green | N/A | Yes | 78 | N/A | 0.0 | N/A | Cherry | |||
| Geekmaker | Creamy Pink | N/A | Yes | 62 | N/A | 0.0 | N/A | Cherry | |||
| Geekmaker | Creamy Purple | N/A | Yes | 67 | N/A | 0.0 | N/A | Cherry | |||
| Geekmaker | Creamy Yellow | N/A | Yes | 55 | N/A | 0.0 | N/A | Cherry | |||
| Greetech | Black | N/A | Yes | 60 | 75 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Greetech | Blue | N/A | Yes | 50 | 55 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Greetech | Brown | N/A | Yes | 40 | 55 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Greetech | Red | N/A | Yes | 40 | 55 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Greetech | Green | N/A | Yes | 80 | 55 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Hall Effect | Clicky | 100 | Yes | 60 | 65 | 0.1 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Hall Effect | Linear | 100 | Yes | 60 | 65 | 0.1 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Hall Effect | Tactile | 100 | Yes | 60 | 65 | 0.1 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| IBM | Buckling Spring | 100 | Yes | 70 | 90 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Buckling Spring | |||
| Input Club | Hako Clear | 80 | Yes | 55 | 75 | 2.0 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Input Club | Hako Royal Clear | 80 | Yes | 50 | 85 | 2.0 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Input Club | Hako Royal True | 80 | Yes | 60 | 85 | 2.0 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Input Club | Hako True | 80 | Yes | 60 | 95 | 2.0 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Input Club | Hako Violet | 80 | Yes | 40 | 50 | 2.0 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Input Club | Halo Clear | 80 | Yes | 50 | 80 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Input Club | Halo True | 80 | Yes | 55 | 100 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Ancient Grey | 80 | Yes | 95 | 100 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Black | 80 | Yes | 60 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Blue | 75 | Yes | 50 | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Black | 80 | Yes | 60 | 75 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Brown | 80 | Yes | 45 | 60 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Chinese Red | 80 | Yes | 45 | 55 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Dark Yellow | 80 | Yes | 70 | 80 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Glaxed Green | 80 | Yes | 50 | 50 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Jade | 80 | Yes | 50 | 60 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Navy | 80 | Yes | 60 | 90 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Noble Yellow | 80 | Yes | 65 | 50 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Pale Blue | 80 | Yes | 60 | 80 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Pink | 80 | Yes | 65 | 55 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Red | 80 | Yes | 45 | 60 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box Royal | 80 | Yes | 40 | 70 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Box White | 80 | Yes | 45 | 55 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Brown | 70 | Yes | 50 | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Heavy Burnt Orange | 100 | Yes | 60 | 80 | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Low Profile Choc Brown | 100 | Yes | 50 | 65 | 1.5 | 3.0 | Kailh Low Profile | |||
| Kailh | Low Profile Choc Burnt Orange | 100 | Yes | 70 | 85 | 1.5 | 3.0 | Kailh Low Profile | |||
| Kailh | Low Profile Choc Dark Yellow | 100 | Yes | 70 | 85 | 1.5 | 3.0 | Kailh Low Profile | |||
| Kailh | Low Profile Choc Jade | 100 | Yes | 60 | 75 | 1.5 | 3.0 | Kailh Low Profile | |||
| Kailh | Low Profile Choc Navy | 100 | Yes | 60 | 85 | 1.5 | 3.0 | Kailh Low Profile | |||
| Kailh | Low Profile Choc Pale Blue | 100 | Yes | 70 | 85 | 1.5 | 3.0 | Kailh Low Profile | |||
| Kailh | Low Profile Choc Red | 100 | Yes | 50 | 65 | 1.5 | 3.0 | Kailh Low Profile | |||
| Kailh | Low Profile Choc White | 100 | Yes | 50 | 65 | 1.5 | 3.0 | Kailh Low Profile | |||
| Kailh | Pro Burgundy | 70 | Yes | 50 | 70 | 1.7 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Pro Light Green | 70 | Yes | 50 | 60 | 1.7 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Pro Purple | 70 | Yes | 50 | 70 | 1.7 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Red | 70 | Yes | 50 | 65 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Speed Bronze | 70 | Yes | 50 | 65 | 1.1 | 3.5 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Speed Copper | 70 | Yes | 50 | 60 | 1.1 | 3.5 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Speed Gold | 70 | Yes | 50 | 60 | 1.4 | 3.5 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Speed Pink | 70 | Yes | 50 | N/A | 1.1 | 3.5 | Cherry | |||
| Kailh | Speed Silver | 70 | Yes | 50 | 70 | 1.1 | 3.5 | Cherry | |||
| KBT | Black | N/A | Yes | 60 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| KBT | Blue | N/A | Yes | 50 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| KBT | Brown | N/A | Yes | 45 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| KBT | Red | N/A | Yes | 60 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Logitech | GX Blue | 70 | Yes | 50 | 60 | 2.0 | 3.7 | Cherry | |||
| Logitech | GX Brown | 70 | Yes | 50 | 60 | 1.9 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Logitech | GX Red | 70 | Yes | 50 | N/A | 1.9 | 4.0 | Chery | |||
| Logitech | Romer-G Linear | 70 | Yes | 45 | N/A | 1.5 | 3.2 | Romer-G | |||
| Logitech | Romer-G Tactile | 70 | Yes | 45 | 50 | 1.5 | 3.2 | Romer-G | |||
| Logitech | Low Profile GL Tactile | N/A | Yes | 50 | 60 | 1.5 | 2.7 | ||||
| Logitech | Low Profile GL Linear | N/A | Yes | 50 | N/A | 1.5 | 2.7 | ||||
| Logitech | Low Profile GL Clicky | N/A | Yes | 50 | 60 | 1.5 | 2.7 | ||||
| Matias | Click | N/A | Yes | 50 | 35 | 2.2 | 3.5 | ALPS | |||
| Matias | Quiet Click | N/A | Yes | 50 | 35 | 2.2 | 3.5 | ALPS | |||
| Matias | Quiet Linear | N/A | Yes | 35 | 35 | 2.2 | 3.5 | ALPS | |||
| MOD | MOD-H | N/A | Yes | 62 | 78 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| MOD | MOD-H | N/A | Yes | 62 | 78 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| MOD | MOD-L | N/A | Yes | 45 | 62 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| MOD | MOD-L | N/A | Yes | 45 | 62 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| MOD | MOD-M | N/A | Yes | 55 | 68 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| MOD | MOD-M | N/A | Yes | 55 | 68 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| MOD | MOD-SH | N/A | Yes | 70 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| NovelKeys | Cream | N/A | Yes | 55 | 70 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | Black | 50 | Yes | 30 | 65 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | Blue | 50 | Yes | 40 | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | Brown | 50 | Yes | 40 | 55 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | ICE Blue | 50 | Yes | N/A | 62 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | ICE Click | 50 | Yes | N/A | 75 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | ICE Dark Purple | 50 | Yes | N/A | 68 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | ICE Dustproof Brown | 50 | Yes | N/A | 62 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | ICE Grey | 50 | Yes | N/A | 75 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | ICE Light Purple | 50 | Yes | N/A | 62 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | ICE Silver | 50 | Yes | N/A | 68 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | ICE Teal | 50 | Yes | N/A | 68 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Outemu | Red | 50 | Yes | 40 | 50 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Razer | Clicky Optical Switch | 100 | Yes | 45 | 70 | 1.5 | 3.5 | Cherry | |||
| Razer | Green | 80 | Yes | Yes | 50 | 60 | 1.5 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Razer | Linear Optical Switch | 100 | Yes | 40 | 60 | 1.0 | 3.5 | Cherry | |||
| Razer | Orange | 80 | Yes | Yes | 45 | 60 | 1.9 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| Razer | Yellow | 80 | Yes | Yes | 45 | 45 | 1.9 | 3.5 | Cherry | ||
| Roccat | Titan | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A | 1.4 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Roccat | Titan | N/A | Yes | N/A | N/A | 1.8 | 3.6 | Cherry | |||
| Steelseries | QS1 | N/A | Yes | 45 | 45 | 1.5 | 3.5 | QS1 | |||
| Tesoro | Agile Blue | 50 | Yes | 45 | N/A | 1.5 | 3.5 | Cherry | |||
| Tesoro | Agile Red | 50 | Yes | 45 | N/A | 1.5 | 3.5 | Cherry | |||
| Tesoro | Slim Blue | 60 | Yes | 50 | N/A | 1.0 | 3.0 | Tesoro | |||
| Tesoro | Slim Blue | 60 | 45 | N/A | 1.0 | 3.0 | Tesoro | ||||
| Topre | 30g | 50 | Yes | 30 | 70 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Topre | |||
| Topre | 35g | 50 | Yes | 25 | 50 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Topre | |||
| Topre | 45g | 50 | Yes | 45 | 80 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Topre | |||
| Topre | 45g Silent | 50 | Yes | Yes | 45 | N/A | 1.5 | 4.0 | Topre | ||
| Topre | 45g Silent | 50 | Yes | Yes | 45 | N/A | 2.2 | 4.0 | Topre | ||
| Topre | 45g Silent | 50 | Yes | Yes | 45 | N/A | 3.0 | 4.0 | Topre | ||
| Topre | 55g | 50 | Yes | Yes | 65 | 110 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Topre | ||
| TTC | Orange Black | 50 | Yes | 60 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| TTC | Orange Blue | 50 | Yes | 60 | N/A | 2.2 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| TTC | Orange Brown | 50 | Yes | 45 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| TTC | Orange Red | 50 | Yes | 45 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Varmilo | EC Ivy | N/A | Yes | 50 | N/A | 2.3 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Varmilo | EC Rosery | N/A | Yes | 55 | 75 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Varmilo | EC Sakura | N/A | Yes | 45 | 60 | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| YOK | Red Pandas | N/A | Yes | 50 | 60 | 0.0 | N/A | Cherry | |||
| ZealPC | Orange Healios | N/A | Yes | Yes | N/A | 67 | 4.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | ||
| ZealPC | Tiffany Blue Tealios | N/A | Yes | N/A | 67 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| ZealPC | Zealios 62 g | N/A | Yes | 20 | 62 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| ZealPC | Zealios 65 g | N/A | Yes | 25 | 65 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| ZealPC | Zealios 67 g | N/A | Yes | 30 | 67 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| ZealPC | Zealios 78 g | N/A | Yes | 40 | 78 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| ZealPC | Zilents 62 g | N/A | Yes | 20 | 62 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| ZealPC | Zilents 65 g | N/A | Yes | 25 | 65 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| ZealPC | Zilents 67 g | N/A | Yes | 30 | 67 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| ZealPC | Zilents 78 g | N/A | Yes | 40 | 78 | 2.4 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Cherry | MY | 50 | Yes | 60 | N/A | 2.0 | 4.0 | Cherry | |||
| Omron | Gamma Zulu | 100 | Yes | 45 | N/A | 1.5 | 3.5 | Omron |