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Wholesales Authentic SMD RGB Cherry mx Switch 3 pin Mechanical Keyboard Speed Silver Silent red Blue Pink Switches (Red 3 pin, 68 pcs)
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Wholesales Authentic SMD RGB Cherry mx Switch 3 pin Mechanical Keyboard Speed Silver Silent red Blue Pink Switches (Red 3 pin, 68 pcs)

Bottom line: The Wholesales Authentic SMD RGB Cherry mx Switch 3 pin Mechanical ($33.70 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Authentic Cherry MX Red linear switches, 45cN actuation; main trade-off: no keyboard or switch tester included, switches only.

$33.70

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Authentic Cherry MX Red linear switches, 45cN actuation
  • ✓ SMD design pairs with RGB PCBs for brighter per-key lighting
  • ✓ 68 switches cover a 60% or 65% compact build
  • ✓ 3-pin plate-mount fits standard Cherry-style PCBs

Cons

  • ✗ No keyboard or switch tester included, switches only
  • ✗ Incompatible with Outemu hotswap sockets (thicker pins)
  • ✗ Won't fit low-profile or optical switch keyboards
  • ✗ Linear-only red, no tactile bump for typists

Manufacturer description

DetailsThis link is only the shaft and switches for mechanical keyboard,no keyboard and switch tester included.Cherry switchesCherry MX Black/ Silent Black: Linear Switch,Actuation Force is 60cN.Silent black is more silentCherry MX Red: Linear Switch,Actuation Force is 45cNCherry MX Pink: A quieter edition of cherry red,called Cherry pink as usualCherry MX Blue: Tactile and Clicky Switch,Actuation Force is 50cNCherry MX Brown: Tactile and non-clicky switch,Actuation Force is 45cN,it's soft tactileCherry MX Silver: Linear switches,40% faster than cherry red,little heavier than red,good for…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Wholesales Authentic SMD RGB Cherry mx Switch 3 pin Mechanical… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. YMDK's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • This link is only the shaft and switches for mechanical keyboard,no keyboard and switch tester included
  • SMD switches uses together with SMD RGB PCB,the effect is much better than normal switches
  • These switches can't be compatible with Outemu hotswap socket and can't interchage Outemu switches keyboard since the pin is thicker than Outemu switches
  • It's not compatible with outemu switches hotswap keyboard and low profile switches,optical switches keyboard

Full Specifications

BrandYMDK
ColorRed 3 pin
MaterialMetal, Plastic
TerminalSolder
Unit Count68.0 Count
Switch TypePush Button
Circuit Type1-way
Contact TypeNormally Closed
Control TypeManual
Actuator TypePush Button
CompatibilitySwitch
Material TypeMetal, Plastic
Mounting TypePlug In Mount
Connector TypePlug In
Control MethodTouch
Operation Modemanual
Controller TypePush Button
Item Dimensions3.94 x 5.91 x 0.79 inches
Number of Items68
Contact MaterialCopper

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Wholesales Authentic SMD RGB Cherry mx Switch 3 pin Mechanical Keyboard Speed Silver Silent red Blue Pink Switches (Red 3 pin, 68 pcs) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

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