Razer switches are mechanical keyboard switches developed by popular gaming peripherals company, Razer. Razer switches are Cherry MX clone switches tuned by Razer and typically manufactured by a 3rd party partner. Known 3rd party manufacturing partners who’ve manufactured Razer switches include Kailh (Kaihua Electronics Co) and Greetech. Razer mechanical switches are used exclusively in Razer mechanical keyboards.
Common Razer Mechanical Keyboard Switches
Razer Green
Actuation Force (g): 50
Actuation Distance (mm): 1.9
Full Travel Distance (mm): 4
Lifespan: 80 Million
Other Characteristics: Tactile Bump, Clicky
Razer Orange
Actuation Force (g): 45
Actuation Distance (mm): 1.9
Full Travel Distance (mm): 4
Lifespan: 80 Million
Other Characteristics: Tactile Bump
Razer Yellow
Actuation Force (g): 45
Actuation Distance (mm): 1.2
Full Travel Distance (mm): 3
Lifespan: 80 Million
Other Characteristics: Linear (Silent)
Razer Mecha-Membrane
Actuation Force (g): Unknown
Actuation Distance (mm): Unknown
Full Travel Distance (mm): Unknown
Other Characteristics: Tactile, Clicky
Razer Low-Profile
Actuation Force (g): 70
Actuation Distance (mm): 0.9
Full Travel Distance (mm): 1.6
Lifespan: 80 Million
Other Characteristics: Tactile bump, Clicky
