RAZER™ LOW-PROFILE MECHANICAL SWITCHES

RAZER™ LOW-PROFILE MECHANICAL SWITCHES

MEETING YOUR HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS

Typically, low-profile mechanical keyboard switches are favored for their shorter travel distance and ergonomic design, but often lack a satisfying key feel. That’s why we created our first-ever Razer™ Low-profile Mechanical Switches, so you can enjoy a comfortable typing experience that now feels even better than ever.

A NEW LEVEL OF ERGONOMICS

Razer™ Low-profile Mechanical Switches complete the experience of our low-profile gaming keyboards, providing better ergonomics. The all-new slim design translates to keys that sit lower on a keyboard for more natural hand and wrist positioning, allowing for long hours of use with little strain even without a wrist rest.

Diagram showing a coin and a device, indicating the device’s thickness is 18.5mm (0.73 inches), slightly less than the coin’s 19.05mm (0.75 inches).

CHOOSE YOUR SWITCH

Razer Low-profile Green Clicky Mechanical Switch Razer Low-profile Orange Tactile Mechanical Switch Razer Low-profile Yellow Linear Mechanical Switch

Razer Low-profile Green Clicky Mechanical Switch


With a 1.2 mm actuation point requiring just 45 g of force, experience the perfect pairing of pressure and response time—for precise inputs with satisfying, tactile feedback.

Razer Low-profile Orange Tactile Mechanical Switch


With a 1.6 mm actuation point that requires just 45 g for force, enjoy quick, quiet actuation finished with a satisfying tactile bump.

Razer Low-profile Yellow Linear Mechanical Switch


With zero distance between actuation and reset points at 1.2 mm and only 40 g of force required, enjoy instant, rapid-fire inputs with incredible smoothness.

Keystroke Lifespan

 60-million 80-million 80-million

Key Feel

 Tactile and Clicky Tactile and Quiet Smooth and Silent

Travel Distance

 2.8 mm 2.8 mm 2.8 mm

Actuation Point

 1.2 mm 1.6 mm 1.2 mm

Reset Point

 1.3 mm 1.7 mm 1.2 mm

Actuation Force

 45 g 45 g 40 g

Other Features

 Modified cross stem with round walls
RGB illumination with a translucent top housing		 Modified cross stem with round walls
RGB illumination with a translucent top housing
Factory lubricated		 Modified cross stem with round walls
RGB illumination with a translucent top housing
Factory lubricated



All typing test sound clips are recorded on a stock BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed with no modifications

TRANSLUCENT TOP HOUSING WITH MODIFIED CROSS STEM

Enhanced RGB Illumination

Fully appreciate Razer Chroma RGB with a design that’s built to show it off brilliantly. A unique cross stem design allows light to shine through the switch without any blockage, before being diffused vividly through a translucent top housing. The circular wall construction provides additional stability, significantly reducing switch wobble, pivotal for intense gaming sessions.

UP TO 80-MILLION KEYSTROKE LIFESPAN

Maximum Durability, Consistent Reliability

Fully designed and built by Razer to withstand the rigors of competitive play, Razer Low-profile Mechanical Switches are engineered to last up to 80-million keystrokes. A remarkable 1.6x better compared to the industry standard.

THE RAZER BLACKWIDOW KEYBOARDS

The Razer BlackWidow has been consistently redefining gaming excellence, securing its position as one of the bestselling gaming keyboard in the world and the clear choice of gamers everywhere. Available in an impressive range of variations, you can choose the specific combination of design, features, and switches to suit your exact needs.

FAQs

  • What is the difference between Razer™ Mechanical Switches and Razer™ Low-profile Mechanical Switches?

    Razer Mechanical Switches are full-height in nature, offering up to 4.0 mm in total travel distance, whereas Razer Low-profile Mechanical Switches have a shorter total travel distance of up to 2.8 mm. This enables quicker keystrokes, while still delivering a satisfying typing experience.

  • What are the differences between Razer™ Optical Switches and Razer™ Low-profile Mechanical Switches?

    Razer Optical Switches are designed for speed and performance as they use light to actuate, which eliminates any debounce delay. Razer Low-profile Mechanical Switches are designed to achieve the traditional mechanical switch feel and deliver the brightest RGB illumination.

  • Why is there a notch on the wall surrounding the stem of the switch?

    The modified cross stem allows direct line of sight from the LED itself, ensuring maximum light diffusion through the doubleshot keycaps for the best Chroma™ RGB experience.

  • What kind of keycaps are compatible with Razer Low-profile Mechanical Switches?

    Razer Low-profile Mechanical Switches have cross‑shaped stems, which is the most common stem. Most low-profile keycaps with a cross‑shaped mount will fit these switches.

  • Is it possible to use the Razer Low-profile Mechanical Switches on other low-profile keyboards?

    Low-profile mechanical switches come in a wider variety of designs with different socket types, hence compatibility is not guaranteed with other low-profile keyboards. It is highly recommended not to disassemble the keyboard to access the Razer Low-profile Mechanical Switches.