Best Keyboard Switches under $5050
1. Drop Holy Panda X Mechanical Switches
#1 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Spring ping? Depends…. First and foremost: Yes. You can hear the spring ping if using these straight out of the box. Second, and most important: How much it matters..." Read More
2. Everglide Aqua King Mechanical Switches
#2 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Best Linear Switches I've had and fantastic for south facing LED (55g). These are quite possibly the best linear switches I've used so far, although they were factory..." Read More
3. Moondrop x G-Square Mechanical Switches
#3 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Really Amazing Stock Linear Switch. I'll admit I was rather hesitant to buy these switches considering there is a lack of sound tests and being a relatively new switch..." Read More
4. Drop Holy Panda X Clear Hand-Lubed Mechanical Switches
#4 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Excellent Lube Application. When the Holy Panda X first came out I bought a set and hand lubed them with Krytox 205g0. I liked them so much that I wanted to put them..." Read More
5. IDOBAO x Kailh Elf Ultra-Silent Mechanical Switches
#5 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Silent Tactile Switches??! Are those words supposed to be together?! I. Love. These. Switches. Normally, I use Box Jades, so you can probably tell that I love having..." Read More
6. Gateron Oil King Linear Mechanical Switches
#6 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"These are the smoothest linear keys I have ever tried. They make my keyboard sound thocky without any other modifications to the board. I actually smiled and was..." Read More
7. Drop Holy Panda X Hand-Lubed Mechanical Switches
#7 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"I have seen god now. So Ive always kind of thought lubing your switches was like the keeb equivalent of smelling your own farts. Like, I'm sure if you were into it, it..." Read More
8. Kailh x Novelkeys Box Navy MX Mechanical Switches
#8 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"LOVE THESE SO MUCH. The keys have a sharp sound, unmistakable felt click & are stiff all the way down. When typing for longer periods I don't experience any..." Read More
9. Gateron KS-3 Milky Yellow Pro Mechanical Switches
#9 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Gateron Milky Yellow Pro. It was lightly lubed, a bit scratchy, but definitely worth it for the price" Read More
10. Kailh x Novelkeys Box Jade MX Mechanical Switches
#10 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Thems Clickies. Strong click. After trying jades I say that in terms of clickies whites are better for fast performances. It is all a matter of preference. I still..." Read More
11. Durock Silent Shrimp T1 Tactile Mechanical Switches
#11 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"A really nice silent tactile. Personally I found the silent shrimps to be really nicely weighted with a nice tactile bump. Similar to the Boba U4s in many ways - which..." Read More
12. Kailh Speed Silver MX Mechanical Switches
#12 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Nice switches for gaming. love the fast actuation time" Read More
13. JWICK Taro Tactile Mechanical Switches
#13 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Excellent tactile switches if you dont mind a bit of touch-ul. Genuinely, the stems are damn near smooth enough they don't need to be touched up, but there's a fair..." Read More
14. Kailh Speed Copper MX Mechanical Switches
#14 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Introduction to keyboards. These switches ended up in my first ever custom keyboard! I was tired of buying poor quality keyboards that weren't hotswappable and died..." Read More
15. Cherry Silver RGB Mechanical Switches
#15 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Excelente producto. suenan y se sienten genial!!!" Read More
16. Cherry Blue RGB Mechanical Switches
#16 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Perfect switches. Both kinesthetic and auditory feedback welcomed." Read More
17. Cherry Red RGB Mechanical Switches
#17 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
Cherry MX Reds are known for their silky-smooth linear action, their minimal-thick sound profile, and the pleasantly light actuation force required. The Cherry MX Red... Read More
18. Kailh Speed Gold MX Mechanical Switches
#18 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Good quality. Love the sound and feeling. Not recommended for the office." Read More
19. Kailh Pro Burgundy MX Mechanical Switches
#19 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
The Kailh Pro Burgundy MX Mechanical Switches are the perfect choice for gamers and fast typers alike, thanks to reasonably short travel distance and quick activation... Read More
20. JWICK Ginger Milk Linear Mechanical Switches
#20 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"These linears might convert this tactile guy. I swapped out my reds for these. Very smooth, not too light and not too heavy. They sound amazing, especially with hardy..." Read More
21. Huano Peppermint Tactile Mechanical Switches
#21 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
If you’re a tactile switch fan in search of a particularly strong tactile feel, the Huano Peppermint Tactile Mechanical Switches are sure to be a treat. Like the... Read More
22. Cherry MX RGB Mechanical Switch Packs
#22 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Great switches. These are my first switches for a mechanical keyboard i asemble and they fell so grat" Read More
23. Kailh Box / Pro / Speed MX Mechanical Switch Packs
#23 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"CLICKY CLACKY. I bought 110 box navy's and they go click clack." Read More
24. Gateron SMD MX Mechanical Switch Packs
#24 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Gaterons are gaterons, and these are gaterons. Alt-Cherry feel, not necessarily a downgrade, though cheaper. Had a few duds in my pack of clears but I've experienced..." Read More
25. Gateron Aliaz Silent MX Mechanical Switch Packs
#25 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Tactile, quiet, soft. I used these in my first custom board after using a Corsair + Cherry MX Browns for years. I bought a switch tester and tried a handful of..." Read More
26. Kailh Speed MX Mechanical Switches
#26 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"CLICKY CLACKY. I bought 110 box navy's and they go click clack." Read More
27. Kailh x NovelKeys Box MX Mechanical Switches
#27 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"CLICKY CLACKY. I bought 110 box navy's and they go click clack." Read More
28. Cherry MX Silent Red RGB Mechanical Switches
#28 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"My fingers are toe beans. The first time I tried these switches were on a soldered board and I liked them so much I had to get some on my other boards. I know linears..." Read More
29. Kailh Pro MX Mechanical Switches
#29 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"CLICKY CLACKY. I bought 110 box navy's and they go click clack." Read More
30. Everglide Crystal Violet Custom Mechanical Switches
#30 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Not so great stock, great after mods. I originally picked these up because they looked really cool, but their feel surpassed my expectations. They have a large, smooth..." Read More
31. Cherry Brown RGB Mechanical Switches
#31 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Can't find any fault with them. Bought these as a gift for a friend, as they really wanted cherry browns. Can't say much other than she really liked them, they came on..." Read More
32. Gateron Robin Custom Mechanical Switches
#32 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"A smooth linear switch with style! These are great! Obviously you should lube them (as with any switch) to bring them to the next level. But out of the box IMO these..." Read More
33. Everglide Switches (70 or 110 Count)
#33 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Beat my Expectations. I bought the coral red switches just because it was so cheap, but when I got it I was really surprised! The switches were sooooooo..." Read More
34. Everglide Mechanical Keyboard Switches
#34 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Beat my Expectations. I bought the coral red switches just because it was so cheap, but when I got it I was really surprised! The switches were sooooooo..." Read More
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35. Assorted Mechanical Switches Sampler Pack
#35 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Now I know what I don't like. This pack helped me figure out what kinds of switches I do not like but there are not any outstandingly good switches in this pack. I..." Read More
36. Kailh BOX Jellyfish Master Series Mechanical Switches
#36 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Clackity Clack. Switches are smooth out of the box but definitely recommend lubing them. They have a nice pronounced Clack if that is the sound profile you are looking..." Read More
37. Cherry MX Green Switches
#37 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"These are my favorite clicky switches. can't wait to turn them into cherry rgb green switch with the cherry rgb blue switches I have." Read More
38. KeebMonkey Iceberg Linear Mechanical Switches
#38 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"If these come back in stock, BUY THEM! Very smooth out of the box with no ping or scratch. I opened one up and didn't see much in the way of the "factory lube" except..." Read More
39. Gateron Cap Switches
#39 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
Well-crafted and striking in appearance, Gateron’s latest Cap switches are linear switches with a medium operating force and smooth travel. Both available models... Read More
40. Moyu.studio EMT V2 and Betty Mechanical Switches
#40 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Some of the best switches I have ever used. I have never purchased or used a Wuque Studio product before. When I heard that the two switches are based off Re:Zero I..." Read More
41. MOMOKA Frog Mechanical Switches
#41 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Usual long Dorp wait, but surprisingly well worth it! Super surprised by these switches! Shockingly smooth stock, great very light & very consistent factory lube job,..." Read More
42. KTT Macaron Series Mechanical Switches
#42 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
The KTT Macaron Series Mechanical Switches stack up a ton of sweet specs to help you hone in on just the right flavor of keyboard action that you’re looking for. Made... Read More
43. TECSEE Blue Sky HPE Tactile Mechanical Switches
#43 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Awesome switches. The HPE housing makes this switch stand out from others, tactile bump is soft and satisfying along with the long pole. Amazing switch." Read More
44. Kailh BOX Master V2 Series Arctic Fox Custom Mechanical Switch
#44 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"I know many clicky switches do not get love but about 10 years ago I started my mechanical keyboard journey with a ducky shine 2 with MX Cherry Blues. I have since had..." Read More
45. Kailh Box Master V2 Mechanical Switches
#45 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Good Silent Linear Pick. Great out-of-the-box feel. Can't go wrong especially with a fun name. **These are 5-pin" Read More
46. Kailh Box Speed Ultimate Linear Mechanical Switch
#46 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Feels amazing. Honestly pretty amazing linear switches." Read More
47. Moyu Studio Poseidon Linear Custom Mechanical Switch
#47 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
"Superior long pole linear. These things sound pretty great. Tried them in a mercutio40, bakeneko65, and a kbd67. Sound good in all of them. Factory lube for my batch..." Read More
48. Gateron Pro Mechanical Switches
#48 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
When it comes to the feel and performance of your switches, every detail counts. In Gateron’s Pro line of linear switches, every detail delivers. Read More
49. Gateron Pro White Custom Mechanical Switches
#49 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
Designed to deliver exceptional linear travel that lasts, Gateron’s Pro White custom mechanical switches don’t compromise in any category. Factory pre-lubricated for... Read More
50. Candy Keyboard Blinding Lights Tactile Switches
#50 in Best Keyboard Switches under $50 of 50 products
With a robust tactile feel and an eye-catching transparent look, the Blinding Lights mechanical switch from Candy Keyboard is a new wave worth riding. Inspired by the... Read More
