Gateron SMD MX Mechanical Switch Packs

Modeled after popular Cherry MX mechanical switches, Gateron’s SMD MX switches have amassed an impressive following for properties all their own. Often described as “smoother” or “softer” than their Cherry counterparts, Gateron SMD MX switches are great for those who want an effortless typing experience with just the right amount of resistance. Like Cherry switches, Gaterons come in a number of different colors, each with its own unique characteristics. Available here are linear Reds, clicky Blues, linear and progressive-spring-equipped Yellows, heavy and clicky Greens, and sensitive and linear Clears. As their name indicates, Gateron SMD MX switches are compatible with SMD LEDs found on most hot-swappable boards. Choose a 70-, 90-, or 110-count pack to fit your setup.

Want to change up the feel of your keyboard? Switch your switches. Not sure which switches to choose? Sample the best of the best with our Assorted Mechanical MX Switches Sampler Pack. Filled with 21 different switches from beloved brands—including Cherry, Gateron, Kailh, and Drop—each pack contains a wide assortment of colors, materials, and operation types. Try your hand at linear, clicky, and tactile switches—plus a host of options optimized for speed, silence, and RGB compatibility. With 21 chances to find a new favorite switch, there’s no reason not to take the Sampler Pack for a spin.

Like a little metal briefcase on your keychain, this two-in-one aluminum switch opener goes anywhere you go in style. Secured by magnets, it has two sides: one for Cherry MX switches, the other for Kailh BOX switches. To open a switch, just press it into the prongs on the corresponding side and watch as it opens up.

When it comes to mechanical keyboards, half the fun is swapping switches, keycaps, and components. Hotswappable keyboards are convenient ways to audition new switch types without the need to solder, but some PCBs have really stiff sockets and pins—so having a high-quality switch puller can save you a lot of time and effort. This high-quality puller from LOOP has a rubber coating for grippability and comfort, meaning you won’t have to worry about stiffness when pulling lots of switches. And the hooked, inward-curving claws reach safely and snugly around your hot-swappable or desoldered switches to give you leverage without doing damage.