THE SPEED OF LIGHT
The Razer™ Optical Switches deliver the fastest performance you’ll ever experience.
Pushing innovation to elevate the gaming experience is something we constantly strive for. It was what drove us to create the first mechanical keyboard for gaming, then subsequently design our own Razer™ Mechanical Switches to meet the needs of different gamers. And with Razer™ Switches, we’re redefining the standards of speed once again.
HOW THE RAZER™ OPTICAL SWITCH WORKS
The swiftest actuation ever
Unlike traditional mechanical switches that have a lot of moving parts and actuate via metallic contact, Razer™ Optical Switch enables actuation via light. Imagine this: you press a key and a light beam instantly passes through the switch stem—which is when actuation happens—and sends a corresponding signal to your computer to perform the intended action.
WHAT GOES INTO THE SWITCH
The Razer™ Optical Switches are found in our Razer Huntsman family and outfitted with the best components to make it our fastest switches yet.
Key Stabilizer Bar
A metal key stabilizer flanks both sides of the switch. When combined with optical actuation technology, makes for fewer moving parts in the switch.
Unrivalled Durability
Razer switches are known for their durability—and are now even better. With optical actuation providing less physical contact, Razer™ Optical Switches eliminate switch degradation almost completely. This provides durability of up to 100 million keystrokes, compared to the industry standard of 50 million.
Balanced Keypress
A new stem shape, when combined with the key stabilizer bar, allows for a more balanced keypress. Regardless of where you press on the keycap, you need the same exact 40g or 45 g of force for actuation—unlike traditional switches that can feel wobbly or misfire if you hit the edge of the key.
IMPROVED PERFORMANCE
Instant actuation
Razer Clicky Optical Switch
The only clicky switch to actuate at a 1.5 mm actuation distance (30% shorter than other clicky mechanical switches). At only just 45 g of actuation force.
Razer Linear Optical Switch
A linear switch that actuates at a 1.0mm actuation distance, 16.67% shorter than other linear mechanical switches. At a lightweight 40 g of actuation force.
Rapid-fire input
Same actuation and reset point for instant reset, for both the Clicky and the Linear Optical Switch.
Zero debounce delay
By using light to actuate, we eliminate bouncing found in traditional mechanical switches. As a result, the signal is sent the instant you actuate the key.
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE
 RAZER™ CLICKY OPTICAL SWITCH |
 STANDARD CLICKY MECHANICAL SWITCH |
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| Key Feel | Light and Clicky | Tactile and clicky |
| Actuation Method | Light Actuation | Metal contact point |
| Actuation Force | 45g | 50g - 60g |
| Actuation Point | 1.5mm | 2.0mm - 2.2mm |
| Durability | 100 million clicks | 50 million clicks |
| Stability | Cross Stem with Stabilizers | Cross Stem |
 RAZER™ LINEAR OPTICAL SWITCH |
STANDARD LINEAR MECHANICAL SWITCH |
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| Key Feel | Light and Instant | Linear and Silent |
| Actuation Method | Light Actuation | Metal contact point |
| Actuation Force | 40g | 45g |
| Actuation Point | 1.0mm | 1.2mm |
| Durability | 100 million clicks | 50 million clicks |
| Stability | Cross Stem with Stabilizers | Cross Stem |