Mechanical Key Switches

Changing your key switches can transform the feel, sound, and rebound of your keyboard. Browse Cherry MX-compatible and Choc v2-compatible switches to find options suited to your keyboard.

Cherry MX-Compatible Comparison

Series	Gateron Switch A classic standard offering excellent value	Gateron Silent An affordable and popular silent option	Gateron Ink Exceptional smoothness and a deep sound from its unique materials	Gateron G Pro 3.0 A switch with a light-diffusing lens for vibrant LED lighting	Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box A quiet BOX-structure switch designed to reduce wobble	Gateron Oil King Premium silent performance with outstanding stem stability
Type	Clear / Red: Linear Brown: Tactile Blue: Clicky	Red / Black: Linear Brown: Tactile	Black / Red / Yellow: Linear Blue: Clicky	White: Linear	Linear	Pink: Linear Purple: Tactile
Sound Profile	Mid-high pitch with a light clacking sound	Silent, with reduced mechanical clatter	Mid-low pitch with a deep, full sound from its unique materials	Mid-high pitch with a clean, pre-lubed clacking sound	Very quiet sound produced by its proprietary BOX structure	Extremely quiet, premium silent feel with almost no audible noise
Actuation Point	2.0 mm	2.0 mm	Black / Red / Blue: 2.0 mm Yellow: 1.5 mm	2.0±0.6 mm	1.8±0.4 mm	Pink: 2.0±0.6 mm Purple: 1.5±0.5 mm
Total Travel	4.0 mm	4.0 mm	Black / Red / Blue: 4.0 mm Yellow: 3.5 mm	4.0 mm Max	3.6±0.4 mm	3.8 mm Max
Operating Force	Clear: 35 g Red: 45 g Brown: 55 g Blue: 60 g	Black: 60 g Brown: 55 g Red: 45 g	Black / Blue / Yellow: 60 g Red: 45 g	White: 38±15 gf	45±10 gf	Pink: 55±10 gf Purple: 45±10 gf
Recommended For	Users prioritizing value or trying a classic mechanical switch feel for the first time	Users who want an affordable switch suitable for offices or quiet use at night	Enthusiasts who care deeply about smooth travel and a premium deep sound	Users who prioritize RGB lighting or want a light, responsive typing feel	Users who dislike key wobble and want quiet focus for both gaming and typing	Users seeking top-tier silence and stability with virtually no unwanted noise or wobble
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Cherry MX-Compatible Switches

Gateron Oil King

From ¥1,500 MX-Compatible

Kailh Deep Sea Silent Pro Box

From ¥1,500 MX-Compatible

Gateron Switches

From ¥450 MX-Compatible

Gateron Silent Switches

From ¥700 MX-Compatible

Gateron Ink Switches

From ¥800 MX-Compatible

Gateron G-Pro 3.0 White Switch

From ¥1,000 MX-Compatible

Choc v2-Compatible Comparison

Series	Lofree Ghost A full-POM linear switch with long-lasting smoothness	Kailh Choc v2 Spring Mini A light and straightforward standard linear switch	Kailh Choc v2 White Rain A full-POM switch with moderate weight to help prevent accidental inputs	Kailh Choc v2 Saker Mini Ultra-fast response with a 0.8 mm actuation point	Kailh Choc v2 Purple Swallowtail Silent performance with ultra-fast response and an exceptionally light 30 gf force	Kailh Choc v2 Deep Sea Silent Islet A classic silent linear switch with effective sound dampening
Type	Linear	Linear	Linear	Linear	Linear	White / Pink: Linear
Silent	×	×	×	×	○	○
Actuation Point	1.2±0.3 mm	1.2±0.30 mm	1.2±0.3 mm	0.8±0.3 mm	0.8±0.30 mm	1.3±0.3 mm
Total Travel	2.8±0.25 mm	2.8±0.25 mm	2.8±0.25 mm	1.8+0.3/-0 mm	1.8+0.4/-0 mm	2.8±0.25 mm
Operating Force	50±10 gf	40±10 gf	50±10 gf	37±10 gf	30±10 gf	43±10 gf
Recommended For	Users who value the distinctive Lofree feel and want a premium linear switch	Users who want a light standard linear switch that remains comfortable during long typing sessions	Users who want moderate resistance to reduce accidental inputs together with smooth full-POM travel	Players who want fast key inputs in FPS or fighting games using a shallow 0.8 mm actuation point	Players who want 0.8 mm response, an ultra-light 30 gf feel, and quiet operation for gaming at night	Users who want both quiet operation and a natural typing feel for offices or nighttime use
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