Tactile switches
Learn and shop for the perfect tactile switch for you at Milktooth
The big picture
- ⌨️ Tactile switches: have a bump that gives you physical feedback when pressing down
- ☝ The feel: depending on switch, a subtle or sharp bump
- 👂 The sound: ranges from silent to a gentle clack or thock
- 😍 People love tactiles because: of the tangible feedback you get when activating a key; suitable for noise-sensitive environments
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Top-rated tactile switches
These switches are popular and community favorites
Quinn
Gateron
Tactile
Beer
Gateron
Tactile
U4T
Gazzew
Tactile
Baby Kangaroo
Gateron
Tactile
U4
Gazzew
Tactile
Holy Panda
Invyr
Tactile
Silent Bluish White (V2)
TTC
Tactile
Mini i
Gateron
Tactile
Silent T1 (Shrimp)
Durock
Tactile
Matcha
KTT
Tactile
Viola Tricolor
Haimu
Tactile
Blue Lotus
Durock
Tactile
White Lotus
Durock
Tactile
Purple Sakura
Sarokeys
Tactile
Panda
Aflion
Tactile
Bluish White
TTC
Tactile
Shadow (Ink) Double Spring
Aflion
Tactile
Phalaenopsis
KTT
Tactile
U4Tx
Gazzew
Tactile
T1
Durock
Tactile
POM T1 (Sunflower)
Durock
Tactile
Red Panda
Outemu
Tactile
WS Silent Tactile
Wuque Studio
Tactile
Lime
Outemu
Tactile
Taro
Jwick
Tactile
Shadow (Ink) Single Spring
Aflion
Tactile
Olive
Bsun
Tactile
Koala
Durock
Tactile
Foggy Shadow
Aflion
Tactile
Gold Brown Pro
TTC
Tactile
Dragon Fruit
Bsun
Tactile
V3 Lavender Purple Pro
Akko
Tactile
Avocado
Bsun
Tactile
Jupiter Brown
Gateron
Tactile
V3 Cream Blue Pro
Akko
Tactile
Penguin
Akko
Tactile
MX Brown
Cherry
Tactile
Light Tactile
Durock
Tactile
Meteor Orange
SP-Star
Tactile
Medium Tactile
Durock
Tactile
Bamboo Green
Everglide
Tactile
Moyu Black (Dark Jade)
Everglide
Tactile
WS Heavy Tactile
Wuque Studio
Tactile
Duck
SP-Star
Tactile
Polaris Purple
SP-Star
Tactile
NovelKeys Blueberry
Kailh
Tactile
Gold Brown
TTC
Tactile
Carrot
Aflion
Tactile
Oreo
Everglide
Tactile
Silent Brown
TTC
Tactile
Plum
Kailh
Tactile
Box Royal
Kailh
Tactile
Anubis
Durock
Tactile
Kiwi
TKC
Tactile
WS Brown
Wuque Studio
Tactile
Crystal Violet
Everglide
Tactile
Ash Gray
KTT
Tactile
G Pro 3.0 Brown
Gateron
Tactile
Thunder Shadow
Aflion
Tactile
Mallo
KTT
Tactile
Pine
Bsun
Tactile
Your guide to tactile switches
What is a tactile switch?
Tactile switches are a type of switch that offer users a tactile bump when pressing down and have a relatively subdued sound profile.
What are tactile switches good for?
Tactile switches are good for many use cases: they are an excellent all-rounder. Tactile switches are good for gaming because of the the tactile bump you feel when pressing down. Tactile switches can be good for office work and noise-sensitive environments because they are relatively quiet. Other users like it for its tactility and clacky or thocky sound profile.
Are tactile switches better?
Ultimately, the best switch for you comes down to personal preference. But if you are looking for a typing experience characterized by tactility with a subdued sound profile, then tactile switches are for you.
Do tactile switches feel weird?
Tactile switches should not feel weird: they are known for their tactile bump. However, if you prefer more smoothness when typing, consider linear switches.
Can you type fast with tactile switches?
You can type fast with tactile switches as with any other switch varieties. Once you get accustomed to a switch style, you can type fast on it.
Are all tactile switches good for gaming?
Tactile switches are great for gaming. Gamers love tactile switches for their tactility, which offers them feedback in their keystrokes.
Why do gamers use tactile switches?
Gamers use tactile switches for the feedback “bump” they get when pressing on keys.
Are tactile switches mechanical?
Tactile switches are one variety of mechanical switches known for their keystrokes with tactile bumps. Contrast this to linear mechanical switches, which do not have that bump and are instead smooth.
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