Linear switches offer a smooth keystroke, ideal for gamers. Tactile switches provide a noticeable bump, preferred by typists. Increasing trend among gamers towards linear switches for quick response.

For competitive gaming, linear switches generally have the edge in raw performance. Without a tactile bump to overcome, keys register more quickly, especially during rapid or repeated presses.

For that you get single-color backlighting, internal foam and a gasket mount, a choice of linear or tactile switches, and perhaps most crucially, programming options with QMK and VIA.

Our HyperX Alloy Origins review takes a look at one mechanical gaming keyboard available with two different switch types: linear and tactile.

Packs of 92 replacement GX Clicky, Linear or Tactile switches for the PRO X keyboard can be purchased from LogitechG.com for $49.99.

Logitech has announced two new mechanical gaming keyboards, one of which features user-swappable GX Clicky, Linear, or Tactile switches.