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
Gazzew U4
Tactile
$6.50 per 10
TTC Silent Bluish White (V2)
Tactile
$5.80
$4.63 per 10
Invyr Holy Panda
Tactile
$12.00
$7.17 per 10
Gazzew U4T
Tactile
$6.50 per 10
Akko V3 Cream Blue Pro
Tactile
$2.88
$2.00 per 10
Durock Silent T1 (Shrimp)
Tactile
$7.00
$5.57 per 10
Akko Penguin
Tactile
$4.22
$3.10 per 10
Akko V3 Lavender Purple Pro
Tactile
$3.11
$2.20 per 10
Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2)
Tactile
$6.00 per 10
KTT Matcha
Tactile
$5.20
$4.88 per 10
Haimu Viola Tricolor
Tactile
$6.60
$3.09 per 10
Gateron Quinn
Tactile
$6.00 per 10
Durock White Lotus
Tactile
$5.60
$4.57 per 10
Durock Blue Lotus
Tactile
$5.60
$4.57 per 10
Sarokeys Purple Sakura
Tactile
$4.00
$3.15 per 10
Aflion Panda
Tactile
$5.20
$3.56 per 10
TTC Bluish White
Tactile
$4.80
$4.18 per 10
Aflion Shadow (Ink) Double Spring
Tactile
$4.50
$3.57 per 10
KTT Phalaenopsis
Tactile
$4.73
$4.15 per 10
Gazzew U4Tx
Tactile
$6.50 per 10
Gateron Beer
Tactile
$6.00
$4.59 per 10
Durock T1
Tactile
$5.50
$4.90 per 10
Gateron Mini i
Tactile
$6.00 per 10
Outemu Red Panda
Tactile
$3.40 per 10
Wuque Studio WS Silent Tactile
Tactile
$4.20
$3.65 per 10
Outemu Lime
Tactile
$3.40 per 10
Jwick Taro
Tactile
$5.50
$4.25 per 10
Aflion Shadow (Ink) Single Spring
Tactile
$4.50
$3.57 per 10
Gateron G Pro 3.0 Brown
Tactile
$2.80
$2.77 per 10
Aflion Thunder Shadow
Tactile
$5.50
$3.91 per 10
Bsun Pine
Tactile
$4.70
$3.70 per 10
Aflion Foggy Shadow
Tactile
$5.50
$3.91 per 10
Durock Koala
Tactile
$5.50
$4.21 per 10
Bsun Olive
Tactile
$5.80
$4.70 per 10
Durock Ice King Tactile
Tactile
$5.80
$4.20 per 10
TTC Gold Brown Pro
Tactile
$6.11
$2.90 per 10
Wuque Studio WS Light Tactile
Tactile
$4.50
$3.99 per 10
Bsun Avocado
Tactile
$5.50
$4.00 per 10
Gateron Jupiter Brown
Tactile
$2.80 per 10
Outemu Tom
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
Gateron Jupiter Banana
Tactile
$2.80 per 10
Everglide Crystal Violet
Tactile
$7.08
$4.19 per 10
Everglide Moyu Black (Dark Jade)
Tactile
$12.00
$7.59 per 10
Gateron Aliaz
Tactile
$8.00
$5.50 per 10
Jerrzi Violet
Tactile
$2.79
$2.30 per 10
Dareu Violet Gold Pro
Tactile
$7.73
$4.76 per 10
Dareu Holly
Tactile
$6.59
$3.76 per 10
Dareu Firefly
Tactile
$6.59
$3.76 per 10
Outemu Milk Tea
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
Outemu Ocean
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
Outemu Silent Grey
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
Outemu Brown
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
Outemu Crystal Brown
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
Outemu Purple
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
Cherry MX Brown
Tactile
$4.00 per 10
Durock POM T1 (Sunflower)
Tactile
$7.00
$5.57 per 10
Outemu Maple Leaf
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
Durock Medium Tactile
Tactile
$5.50
$4.25 per 10
SP-Star Meteor Orange
Tactile
$5.50
$5.00 per 10
Durock Light Tactile
Tactile
$5.50
$4.25 per 10
Everglide Bamboo Green
Tactile
$9.67
$7.19 per 10
Outemu Dustproof Brown
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
KTT Mallo
Tactile
$5.50
$4.40 per 10
Wuque Studio WS Heavy Tactile
Tactile
$3.50
$3.25 per 10
Gateron EverFree (EF) Grayish
Tactile
$2.99
$2.75 per 10
SP-Star Duck
Tactile
$5.80
$5.40 per 10
SP-Star Polaris Purple
Tactile
$5.60
$5.00 per 10
Kailh NovelKeys Blueberry
Tactile
$6.50
$6.25 per 10
Aflion Carrot
Tactile
$4.60
$3.57 per 10
TTC Gold Brown
Tactile
$5.00
$3.28 per 10
Everglide Oreo
Tactile
$6.86
$4.19 per 10
TTC Silent Brown
Tactile
$5.00
$3.68 per 10
Kailh Box Royal
Tactile
$6.25 per 10
Kailh Plum
Tactile
$6.25 per 10
Durock Anubis
Tactile
$8.00 per 10
Outemu Silent Yellow Jade
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
TKC Kiwi
Tactile
$8.00 per 10
Wuque Studio WS Brown
Tactile
$3.50
$3.25 per 10
Outemu Cream Yellow
Tactile
$3.10 per 10
KTT Ash Gray
Tactile
$3.00
$2.55 per 10
Bsun Dragon Fruit
Tactile
$4.70
$3.83 per 10
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.