Linear switches
Learn and shop for the perfect linear switch for you at Milktooth
The big picture
- ⌨️ 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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WS Morandi
Wuque Studio
Linear

Baby Raccoon
Gateron
Linear

Aqua King (V3)
Everglide
Linear

Silent Ink Black
Gateron
Linear

Oil King
Gateron
Linear

BCP
Sarokeys
Linear

Sea Glass
Durock
Linear

Mountain Top
Gateron
Linear

Strawberry Wine
Sarokeys
Linear

Luciola
Gateron
Linear

Roselle
HC Studio
Linear

CM
Gateron
Linear

LT
Gazzew
Linear

Semi-Silent Linear
Jwick
Linear

Ink Box Black
Gateron
Linear

G Pro 3.0 Yellow
Gateron
Linear

New North Pole V2
Gateron
Linear

Milky Yellow Pro (KS-3)
Gateron
Linear

Gold Red
TTC
Linear

Silent Frozen (V2)
TTC
Linear

CJ
Gateron
Linear

Sakura Pink
Everglide
Linear

Sunset Yellow
Everglide
Linear

Outemu Peach
Outemu
Linear

Strawberry
KTT
Linear

Ink Black V2
Gateron
Linear

Cabbage Tofu
KTT
Linear

Grapefruit
KTT
Linear

Piano
Durock
Linear

Crystal
Outemu
Linear

Blush
Aflion
Linear

Peach
KTT
Linear

WS Silent Linear
Wuque Studio
Linear

Rose
KTT
Linear

Mamba
Durock
Linear

Lupine
Durock
Linear

Ink Box Pink
Gateron
Linear

Yanyu
SP-Star
Linear

Iceberg
Aflion
Linear

Blue Sky
Aflion
Linear

North Pole V2
Gateron
Linear

Glimp
KTT
Linear

Mannan Pipefish
KTT
Linear

Splash Brothers
Jwick
Linear

G Pro 3.0 White
Gateron
Linear

G Pro 3.0 Red
Gateron
Linear

Hyacinth V2
Sillyworks
Linear

Daybreak
Durock
Linear

Windy Shadow
Aflion
Linear

Venus
TTC
Linear

Aniya
PH Studio
Linear

Jacaranda
PH Studio
Linear

Milk Tea
PH Studio
Linear

Vanilla Ice Cream
KTT
Linear

Darling
KTT
Linear

Flaming Purple
TTC
Linear

Box CJ
Gateron
Linear

Gold Silver
TTC
Linear

Yoel
PH Studio
Linear

G Pro 3.0 Black
Gateron
Linear

Iron
TTC
Linear

Gold Red Pro
TTC
Linear

Cinnamon Pink
Bsun
Linear

Cloudy Shadow
Aflion
Linear

Akashi
Bsun
Linear

Kiki Red
Bsun
Linear

Keygeek Raw
Keygeek
Linear

EverFree (EF) Curry
Gateron
Linear

CAP Anniversary
Gateron
Linear

Jupiter Red
Gateron
Linear

Jupiter Banana
Gateron
Linear

Neptune
TTC
Linear

Aliaz
Gateron
Linear

V3 Silver Pro
Akko
Linear

V3 Piano Pro
Akko
Linear

V3 Cream Yellow Pro
Akko
Linear

Fairy
Akko
Linear

Hyacinth V2U
Sillyworks
Linear

V3 Cream Black Pro
Akko
Linear

WS Jade
Wuque Studio
Linear

CAP V2 Milky Yellow
Gateron
Linear

V3 Matcha Green Pro
Akko
Linear

V3 Crystal Pro
Akko
Linear

Ink Yellow
Gateron
Linear

G Pro 3.0 Silver
Gateron
Linear

MX Black
Cherry
Linear

Ink Red
Gateron
Linear

Mint
KTT
Linear

Sea Salt Lemon
KTT
Linear

Wine Red
KTT
Linear

Ginger Milk
Jwick
Linear

Lightning
KTT
Linear

Kang White
KTT
Linear

Dolphin
Durock
Linear

RedBlue
SP-Star
Linear

Polaris Gray
SP-Star
Linear

Meteor White
SP-Star
Linear

Ayara
SP-Star
Linear

F2
KTT
Linear

Honey
TTC
Linear

Guyu
Bsun
Linear

Gold Pink
TTC
Linear

Flame Red
TTC
Linear

Berry
Kailh
Linear

Silent Red
TTC
Linear

Speed Silver
TTC
Linear

Tourmaline Blue
Everglide
Linear

Black Lotus
Durock
Linear

Yellow Silver
Outemu
Linear

WS Aurora Clear
Wuque Studio
Linear

NovelKeys Cream
Kailh
Linear

Tangerine
TKC
Linear

Bobagum
Gazzew
Linear

Lightning Silver V3
Everglide
Linear

WS Onion
Wuque Studio
Linear

WS Red
Wuque Studio
Linear

Laurel
KTT
Linear

Cream Yellow
KTT
Linear

Orange
KTT
Linear

Pine
KTT
Linear

Semi Mute
KTT
Linear

Crabapple
HC Studio
Linear

Milky Red Pro (KS-3)
Gateron
Linear

WS Yellow
Wuque Studio
Linear

Hyacinth
KTT
Linear
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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