Cherry MX Low Profile Speed Silver Linear Switch

Price Comparison

Vendor	Discount Code	Price / Switch (USD)	Link
	—	$1.44	View Deal
	—	$0.65	View Deal
	—	Varies	View Deal

Note: Prices shown are shown per individual switch. Retail listings may be sold in packs, so the total purchase price will vary depending on pack size.

Key Features

Cherry MX Low Profile Speed Silver switches are built for one thing: speed. These linear switches feature an ultra-short actuation distance, reduced total travel, and a low-profile housing that shaves off height without sacrificing performance. Designed with competitive gaming in mind, they deliver faster input, smoother movement, and reduced fatigue over long sessions. If milliseconds matter and reaction time is everything, Speed Silvers are your secret weapon.

• Type: Linear – no tactile bump, no click, just smooth keystrokes from top to bottom.
• Operating Force: 45g – light and effortless, ideal for rapid actuation.
• Pre-Travel: 1.0mm | Total Travel: 3.2mm – one of the shortest travel distances in Cherry’s lineup.
• Height: ~35% lower than standard MX switches – perfect for slim, low-profile keyboards and gaming laptops.
• Feel: Smooth, lightning-fast, and feather-light – optimized for speed and responsiveness.
• Lifespan: Rated for 50 million keystrokes – durable enough for competitive-level abuse.

User Feedback

Gamers love the Low Profile Speed Silver for its immediate response and low actuation point, a favorite for twitchy genres like FPS, MOBAs, or rhythm games. The short travel means every keypress registers faster, giving users a performance edge in time-critical situations. It also reduces the physical effort required to type or game, which is a big win during marathon sessions.

However, for general typing, some users find the ultra-fast actuation a bit too sensitive, with accidental presses more common than on heavier or more tactile switches. But for those who prioritize speed above all else, it’s a worthwhile tradeoff.

If you’re building a low-profile keyboard or gaming rig and want the fastest linear switch Cherry offers, the MX Low Profile Speed Silver is the apex predator, sleek, snappy, and seriously fast.

Specifications

Switch Type	Linear
Sound	Fast, light
Actuation Force	45g
Bottom-Out Force
Pre-Travel	1.0mm
Total Travel	3.2mm
Lubrication
Stem Type	MX
Stem Material
Top Housing Material
Bottom Housing Material
Mount	3-pin (Plate)
LED Support
Lifespan	100 Million