By pin configuration:
Mechanical switches come in 3-pin and 5-pin variants; 3-pin offers broader compatibility, while 5-pin provides greater stability.
Magnetic switches most commonly use a 2-pin design. However, pinless versions (utilizing a silicone dome structure instead) also exist; the Haimu Moonlight magnetic switch serves as an example.
By tactile feel:
Tactile: Silent tactile, standard tactile, and clicky (audible) tactile.
Linear: Standard linear and silent linear.
By sound profile:
“Mahjong” sound, HiFi sound, “pebble” sound, “thocky” sound, etc.
By attribute:
Magnetic switches and mechanical switches.
By Stem:
Box, dust-proof, and MX styles.
By light-guiding element(diffuser):
Some switches feature a light-guiding column (or “diffuser”) to better focus the light, while others do not.
By material:
POM, PC, LY, etc.
