Tactile Switch Comparison
By Keybumps • Updated: February 26, 2026
If you love that satisfying tactile bump without the loud click, welcome to your happy place. Tactile mechanical keyboard switches offer the best of both worlds: a responsive feel with minimal noise—perfect for typing, gaming, or just endlessly swapping switches at 2 a.m. because, hey, that’s your life now.
This guide compares over 160 tactile switches available in 2026, including detailed specs like actuation force, travel distance, and mounting style. Whether you're building a custom board, upgrading your daily driver, or just deep in your tactile era, you'll find what you need right here.
We keep this page updated with the latest releases from brands like Akko, Gateron, Kailh, Outemu, Cherry, and more—so you’re always comparing the freshest switches on the market. Scroll down for the full comparison chart.
Switch Types
- All Switches
- Linear
- Tactile
- Clicky
- Silent
- Silent Linear
- Silent Tactile
- Hall Effect
- Plate (3-pin)
- PCB (5-pin)
Tactile Switch Comparison
| Switch Name | Type | Operation | Sound | Pre-Travel | Total Travel | Mount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Akko Bittersweet |
Tactile | 48g | Thocky | 2.0mm | 3.8mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Akko Cilantro |
Tactile | 36g | Clacky | 2.1mm | 3.6mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Akko Penguin |
Silent Tactile | 50g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 3.3mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Akko POM Brown |
Tactile | 40g | Medium | 1.9mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Akko V3 Cream Blue Pro |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.2mm | 3.3mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro |
Tactile | 30g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Akko V3 Lavender Purple Pro |
Tactile | 40g | Medium | 1.9mm | 3.8mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro |
Tactile | 45g | Thocky | 2.2mm | 3.3mm | 5-pin | Shop |
BSun Clear |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.4mm | 5-pin | Shop |
BSun Hutt |
Tactile | 40g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.5mm | 5-pin | Shop |
BSun Ruben Hornet Tactile |
Tactile | 48g | Medium | 2.2mm | 3.3mm | 5-pin | Shop |
C³ Equalz x TKC Kiwi |
Tactile | 43g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Candy Sakura Snow 62g |
Tactile | 62g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Candy Sakura Snow 65g |
Tactile | 65g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX Brown Hyperglide |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.2mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX Clear |
Tactile | 65g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX RGB Ergo Clear |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX Ergo Clear |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX Grey Tactile |
Tactile | 80g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX RGB Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.2mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX2A Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX2A Purple |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX2A RGB Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Cherry MX2A RGB Purple |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Chosfox Poison Gas v2 |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.4mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Chosfox Voyager |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.5mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Chosfox x XCJZ Green Tea |
Tactile | 48g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Drop Halo True |
Tactile | 60g | Medium | 1.9mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Drop Holy Panda X |
Tactile | 60g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.5mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Durock Blue Lotus |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.7mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Durock Ice King Tactile |
Tactile | 58g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.5mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Durock Koala 48g |
Tactile | 48g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Durock Koala 52g |
Tactile | 52g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Durock Mocha T1 |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.8mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Durock POM T1 Sunflower |
Tactile | 67g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Durock Silent T1 Shrimp |
Silent Tactile | 67g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 3.8mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Durock T1 Clear |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Durock T1 Smokey |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Durock White Lotus |
Tactile | 46g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
EPOMAKER Budgerigar |
Tactile | 47g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.8mm | 5-pin | Shop |
EPOMAKER Crystal Silent Tactile |
Silent Tactile | 35g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 3.6mm | 5-pin | Shop |
EPOMAKER Wisteria Tactile |
Tactile | 46g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.1mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Everglide Bamboo Green |
Tactile | 62g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Everglide Crystal Purple |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Everglide Dark Jade |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Everglide Jade Green |
Tactile | 58g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Everglide Pansy V2 |
Tactile | 40g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.8mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Gateron Aliaz Silent 60g |
Silent Tactile | 60g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Gateron Aliaz Silent 70g |
Silent Tactile | 70g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Gateron Aliaz Silent 80g |
Silent Tactile | 80g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Gateron Aliaz Silent 100g |
Silent Tactile | 100g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Gateron Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin/5-pin | Shop |
Gateron CAP Milky Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Gateron CAP V2 Milky Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Gateron Kangaroo Ink 59g |
Tactile | 59g | Medium | 1.5mm | 3.4mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Gateron Kangaroo Ink 63g |
Tactile | 63g | Medium | 1.5mm | 3.4mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Gateron Milky Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Gateron Optical Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Gateron Silent Brown |
Silent Tactile | 55g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Gateron SMD Brown |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Glorious Panda |
Tactile | 67g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Gopolar Azure Dragon |
Tactile | 63g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Hako Clear |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 1.9mm | 3.6mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Hako True |
Tactile | 60g | Medium | 1.9mm | 3.6mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Hako Violet |
Tactile | 28g | Medium | 1.9mm | 3.6mm | 3-pin | Shop |
HUANO Brown |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
HUANO Holy Tom V1 |
Tactile | 60g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
HUANO Holy Tom V2 |
Tactile | 63.5g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
HUANO Smokey White |
Tactile | 65g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.3mm | 3-pin | Shop |
HyperX Aqua |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.8mm | 3-pin | |
JWICK T1 V2 |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
JWICK Taro Puree |
Tactile | 70g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.7mm | 5-pin | Shop |
JWICK TC V2 |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
JWK Ice Jade |
Tactile | 62g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Kailh BOX Brown |
Tactile | 60g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.6mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh BOX Crystal 62g |
Tactile | 62g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.6mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Kailh BOX Crystal 67g |
Tactile | 67g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.6mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Kailh BOX Crystal 72g |
Tactile | 72g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.6mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Kailh BOX Crystal Pro |
Tactile | 65g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.6mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Kailh BOX Crystal Royal |
Tactile | 40g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.6mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Kailh BOX Heavy Burnt Orange |
Tactile | 60g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.6mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh BOX Silent Brown |
Silent Tactile | 45g | Quiet | 1.8mm | 3.6mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh Brown |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 1.9mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh Choc Brown |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 1.3mm | 3.2mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh Choc Heavy Burnt Orange |
Tactile | 60g | Medium | 1.3mm | 3.2mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Kailh Choc V2 Brown |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 1.3mm | 3.2mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh Polia |
Tactile | 60g | Medium | 1.9mm | 3.8mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh Pro Purple |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 1.7mm | 3.6mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh RGB Brown |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 1.9mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh Speed Copper |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 1.1mm | 3.5mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Kailh x Domikey Canary |
Tactile | 42g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Keychron Low Profile Optical Banana |
Tactile | 57g | Medium | 1.1mm | 2.5mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Keychron Low Profile Optical Brown |
Tactile | 57g | Medium | 1.1mm | 2.5mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Keychron Low Profile Optical Mint |
Tactile | 67g | Medium | 1.1mm | 2.5mm | 3-pin | Shop |
KTT Matcha |
Tactile | 40g | Medium | 1.9mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
LCET Blue Pink |
Tactile | 58g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LCET Desert |
Tactile | 58g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LCET Joker |
Tactile | 58g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LCET Oasis |
Tactile | 58g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LCET Pink Queen |
Tactile | 58g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LCET Pink Sweet Heart |
Tactile | 58g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LEOBOG Block V2 |
Tactile | 36g | Medium | 1.9mm | 3.6mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LEOBOG Icesoul |
Tactile | 30g | Quiet | 1.3mm | 3.8mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LEOBOG Ink Crystal |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 1.9mm | 3.4mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LEOBOG Interstellar |
Tactile | 48g | Medium | 2.3mm | 3.2mm | 5-pin | Shop |
LEOBOG Standard Brown |
Tactile | 26g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 3.6mm | 5-pin | Shop |
MK Holy Llama |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
MMK Frog |
Tactile | 54g | Medium | 2.6mm | 3.9mm | 3-pin | Shop |
NK Blueberry |
Tactile | 65g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Outemu Brown |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Outemu Dustproof Brown |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Outemu Dustproof Purple |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Outemu GAOTE Brown |
Tactile | 40g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Outemu Ice Dark Purple |
Tactile | 68g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Outemu Ice Light Purple |
Tactile | 62g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Outemu Orange |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Outemu Panda |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.3mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Outemu Purple |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Outemu Silent Gray |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 1.6mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Outemu Silent Lime |
Tactile | 35g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.3mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Outemu Silver |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Razer Orange |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 1.9mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Redragon A113 Bullet-F Wukong |
Tactile | 50g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.3mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Redragon A113 Bullet-QT Lime |
Tactile | 35g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.3mm | 3-pin | Shop |
SP Star Duck |
Tactile | 57g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
SP Star Magic Girl |
Tactile | 67g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
SP Star Meteor Orange |
Tactile | 57g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
SP Star Polaris Grey |
Tactile | 67g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
SP Star Polaris Purple |
Tactile | 67g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Tecsee Blue Sky Tactile |
Tactile | 48g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.4mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Tecsee Coral |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 1.8mm | 3.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Tecsee Mango Ice |
Tactile | 52g | Medium | 1.9mm | 3.8mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Tecsee Purple Panda |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Tecsee Sapphire |
Tactile | 52g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
TTC Bluish White |
Tactile | 42g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.5mm | 3-pin | Shop |
TTC Gold Brown |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
TTC Silent Brown V2 |
Silent Tactile | 55g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
TTC Watermelon Milkshake |
Tactile | 55g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 3-pin | Shop |
Wuque Studio WS BigLucky Tactile |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.5mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Wuque Studio WS Brown |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.8mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactile |
Tactile | 45g | Medium | 2.0mm | 3.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Wuque Studio WS Silent Tactile |
Silent Tactile | 40g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 3.5mm | 5-pin | Shop |
YOK BSun Banana White |
Tactile | 35g | Medium | 2.2mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
YOK BSun Smoky Black |
Tactile | 40g | Medium | 2.2mm | 3.3mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Aqua Zilent 62g |
Silent Tactile | 62g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
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Zeal Aqua Zilent 67g |
Silent Tactile | 67g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Crystal |
Tactile | 60g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Zealio 62g V2 |
Tactile | 62g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Zealio 65g V2 |
Tactile | 65g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Zealio 67g V2 |
Tactile | 67g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Zealio 78g V2 |
Tactile | 78g | Medium | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Zilent 62g V2 |
Silent Tactile | 62g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Zilent 65g V2 |
Silent Tactile | 65g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Zilent 67g V2 |
Silent Tactile | 67g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Zeal Zilent 78g V2 |
Silent Tactile | 78g | Quiet | 2.0mm | 4.0mm | 5-pin | Shop |
Tactile Switch FAQ
What is a tactile switch?
A tactile switch is a type of mechanical switch that gives you a noticeable bump in the middle of a keypress. This bump tells your finger, “Hey, you’ve actuated the key,” without needing to bottom it out. It’s the Goldilocks option between smooth linear switches and loud clicky ones—great for people who want feedback but not fanfare.
How is it different from linear or clicky?
Linear switches are smooth all the way down—no bump, no click. Clicky switches have both a tactile bump and an audible *click* sound when they actuate. Tactile switches split the difference: you get the bump, but without the click. They're great if you want some feedback without waking the neighbors.
Are tactile switches good for gaming?
They can be! While linear switches are often preferred for high-speed gaming due to their smoother action, tactile switches still hold their own—especially in games where timing and deliberate presses matter more than speed spam. If you’re a casual or hybrid gamer (and not an esports pro), tactile switches are a solid, comfortable choice.
Quietest tactile switches?
Look for tactile switches marketed as “silent” or “dampened.” These typically use built-in rubber or silicone dampers to reduce bottom-out and return noise. Some top contenders include the Boba U4, Zilent V2, and Gazzew Boba U4T (heavily lubed). Pair them with a dampened board and keycaps, and you’re basically in stealth mode.