3-pin (plate-mount) switches in stock

20 in stockfrom $0.30/switchprices checked Nov 6, 2026

3-pin (plate-mount) switches have only the two electrical pins and the centre post, so they fit every MX hot-swap socket, including 3-pin-only boards, without clipping. Many prebuilt keyboards need them.

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What to check before you buy

  • On a plate-less or flexible board, 3-pin switches can wobble; 5-pin switches are steadier.
  • Check the stem: some 3-pin switches here are low-profile and need matching low-profile keycaps.
  • You can also clip the two plastic legs off 5-pin switches to fit a 3-pin socket.
  • Compare price per switch across pack sizes.
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