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Linear switches

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  • ⌨️ Linear switches are: known for their smooth typing experience
  • ☝ The feel: seamless glide when typing
  • 👂 The sound: ranges from silent to a medium clack or thock
  • 😍 People love linears because: they are buttery smooth and are also perfect for noise-sensitive environments
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Aqua King (V3)

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Silent Ink Black

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Oil King

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BCP

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Sarokeys

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Sea Glass

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Mountain Top

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Strawberry Wine

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Luciola

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Roselle

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CM

CM

Gateron

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LT

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Gazzew

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Semi-Silent Linear

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Jwick

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Ink Box Black

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Gateron

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G Pro 3.0 Yellow

G Pro 3.0 Yellow

Gateron

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New North Pole V2

New North Pole V2

Gateron

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Milky Yellow Pro (KS-3)

Milky Yellow Pro (KS-3)

Gateron

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Gold Red

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Silent Frozen (V2)

Silent Frozen (V2)

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CJ

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Gateron

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Sakura Pink

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Everglide

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Sunset Yellow

Sunset Yellow

Everglide

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Outemu Peach

Outemu Peach

Outemu

Linear

Strawberry

Strawberry

KTT

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Ink Black V2

Ink Black V2

Gateron

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Cabbage Tofu

Cabbage Tofu

KTT

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Grapefruit

Grapefruit

KTT

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Piano

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Durock

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Crystal

Crystal

Outemu

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Blush

Blush

Aflion

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Peach

Peach

KTT

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WS Silent Linear

WS Silent Linear

Wuque Studio

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Rose

Rose

KTT

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Mamba

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Durock

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Lupine

Lupine

Durock

Linear

Ink Box Pink

Ink Box Pink

Gateron

Linear

Yanyu

Yanyu

SP-Star

Linear

Iceberg

Iceberg

Aflion

Linear

Blue Sky

Blue Sky

Aflion

Linear

North Pole V2

North Pole V2

Gateron

Linear

Glimp

Glimp

KTT

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Mannan Pipefish

Mannan Pipefish

KTT

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Splash Brothers

Splash Brothers

Jwick

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G Pro 3.0 White

G Pro 3.0 White

Gateron

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G Pro 3.0 Red

G Pro 3.0 Red

Gateron

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Hyacinth V2

Hyacinth V2

Sillyworks

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Daybreak

Daybreak

Durock

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Windy Shadow

Windy Shadow

Aflion

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Venus

Venus

TTC

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Aniya

Aniya

PH Studio

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Jacaranda

Jacaranda

PH Studio

Linear

Milk Tea

Milk Tea

PH Studio

Linear

Vanilla Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

KTT

Linear

Darling

Darling

KTT

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Flaming Purple

Flaming Purple

TTC

Linear

Box CJ

Box CJ

Gateron

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Gold Silver

Gold Silver

TTC

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Yoel

Yoel

PH Studio

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G Pro 3.0 Black

G Pro 3.0 Black

Gateron

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Iron

Iron

TTC

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Gold Red Pro

Gold Red Pro

TTC

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Cinnamon Pink

Cinnamon Pink

Bsun

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Cloudy Shadow

Cloudy Shadow

Aflion

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Akashi

Akashi

Bsun

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Kiki Red

Kiki Red

Bsun

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Keygeek Raw

Keygeek Raw

Keygeek

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EverFree (EF) Curry

EverFree (EF) Curry

Gateron

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CAP Anniversary

CAP Anniversary

Gateron

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Jupiter Red

Jupiter Red

Gateron

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Jupiter Banana

Jupiter Banana

Gateron

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Neptune

Neptune

TTC

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Aliaz

Aliaz

Gateron

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V3 Silver Pro

V3 Silver Pro

Akko

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V3 Piano Pro

V3 Piano Pro

Akko

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V3 Cream Yellow Pro

V3 Cream Yellow Pro

Akko

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Fairy

Fairy

Akko

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Hyacinth V2U

Hyacinth V2U

Sillyworks

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V3 Cream Black Pro

V3 Cream Black Pro

Akko

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WS Jade

WS Jade

Wuque Studio

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CAP V2 Milky Yellow

CAP V2 Milky Yellow

Gateron

Linear

V3 Matcha Green Pro

V3 Matcha Green Pro

Akko

Linear

V3 Crystal Pro

V3 Crystal Pro

Akko

Linear

Ink Yellow

Ink Yellow

Gateron

Linear

G Pro 3.0 Silver

G Pro 3.0 Silver

Gateron

Linear

MX Black

MX Black

Cherry

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Ink Red

Ink Red

Gateron

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Mint

Mint

KTT

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Sea Salt Lemon

Sea Salt Lemon

KTT

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Wine Red

Wine Red

KTT

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Ginger Milk

Ginger Milk

Jwick

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Lightning

Lightning

KTT

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Kang White

Kang White

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Dolphin

Dolphin

Durock

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RedBlue

RedBlue

SP-Star

Linear

Polaris Gray

Polaris Gray

SP-Star

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Meteor White

Meteor White

SP-Star

Linear

Ayara

Ayara

SP-Star

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F2

F2

KTT

Linear

Honey

Honey

TTC

Linear

Guyu

Guyu

Bsun

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Gold Pink

Gold Pink

TTC

Linear

Flame Red

Flame Red

TTC

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Berry

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Kailh

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Silent Red

Silent Red

TTC

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Speed Silver

Speed Silver

TTC

Linear

Tourmaline Blue

Tourmaline Blue

Everglide

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Black Lotus

Black Lotus

Durock

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Yellow Silver

Yellow Silver

Outemu

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WS Aurora Clear

WS Aurora Clear

Wuque Studio

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NovelKeys Cream

NovelKeys Cream

Kailh

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Tangerine

Tangerine

TKC

Linear

Bobagum

Bobagum

Gazzew

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Lightning Silver V3

Lightning Silver V3

Everglide

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WS Onion

WS Onion

Wuque Studio

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WS Red

WS Red

Wuque Studio

Linear

Laurel

Laurel

KTT

Linear

Cream Yellow

Cream Yellow

KTT

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Orange

Orange

KTT

Linear

Pine

Pine

KTT

Linear

Semi Mute

Semi Mute

KTT

Linear

Crabapple

Crabapple

HC Studio

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Milky Red Pro (KS-3)

Milky Red Pro (KS-3)

Gateron

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WS Yellow

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Wuque Studio

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Hyacinth

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Your guide to linear switches

What is a linear switch?

Linear switches are a type of switch that offers users a smooth and gliding typing feel in contrast to the bump found in tactile switches.


What are linear switches good for?

Linear switches are good for many use cases. Linear switches are good for gaming because of their consistent keystrokes. Linear switches are also good for office work and noise-sensitive environments because of their quietness. Other users like it for its smoothness and clacky or thocky sound profile.


Are linear switches better?

Ultimately, the best switch for you comes down to personal preference. But if you are looking for a buttery smooth typing experience with a subdued sound profile, then linear switches are for you.


Do linear switches feel weird?

Linear switches should not feel weird: they are consistent and smooth. However, if you prefer more tactile feedback when typing, consider tactile and clicky switches.


Do linear switches click?

Linear switches do not click. Instead, expect smooth keystrokes without tactile bumps or clicks.


Can you type fast with linear switches?

You can type fast with linear switches as with any other switch varieties. Once you get accustomed to a switch style, you can type fast on it.


Are all linear switches good for gaming?

Linear switches are great for gaming. Gamers love linear switches for their smooth and consistent keystrokes.


Why do gamers use linear switches?

Gamers use linear switches for their smooth and consistent keystrokes.


Do linear switches break in?

If you feel your linear switches are scratchy, they might still need to break in. You can either break them in through usage over time or you can lube them.


Are linear switches mechanical?

Linear switches are one variety of mechanical switches known for their smooth keystrokes. Contrast this to tactile mechanical switches, which offer a bump in their keystrokes.


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