CORSAIR OPX Low-Profile Optical Switches: Everything You Need To Know

For all you gamers who want their keyboard to keep a low profile, but not sacrifice high performance, there’s a new switch option for serious gaming. Introducing the CORSAIR OPX low-profile optical switches.

While we’re discussing light, this is a good time to talk about the brilliant RGB lighting on the OPX Low-Profile switches. With a curved lens design, these switches deliver bright, consistent lighting effects, worthy of a centerpiece keyboard like the VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS.

A big benefit of optical switches is the speed of actuation detection. Because there’s no mechanical mechanism to detect when the switch is actuated, an optical switch will report actuation much faster. (Relatively speaking.) CORSAIR OPX Low-Profile optical switches detect actuation by checking for a beam of infrared light. When this beam is interrupted, a signal is sent to indicate that actuation has happened. In simple terms, these keyswitches are actuating at light speed.

This process is reinforced by a black metal light shield, which provides a more stable and reliable blocking effect to ensure every keypress is as consistent as it is fast.

For most low-profile keyboard enthusiasts, their primary reason for this choice is an aesthetic one. They like the look of a slimmer, shorter keyboard, and it complements the rest of their overall sleek, modern setup. But, there are performance benefits that can be unlocked by having shorter keys, as well.

The shorter keyswitch means that you have a shorter total travel distance. Combine this with optical switches’ ability to eliminate debounce delay, and you’ve got a formidable piece of ultra-responsive gaming gear.

CORSAIR OPX switches come pre-lubricated, meaning they’re ready for smooth actuation right out of the box. With exceptional dust resistance, they’re also built for years of reliable operation, rated for up to 80 million keypresses.

Because these low-profile optical switches don’t have a mechanical actuation component, when you add in the pre-lubrication, and smooth, linear actuation of CORSAIR OPX low-profile switches, they are a solid option for people looking for a quiet gaming keyboard.

If you’re a gamer that is looking for something different, or a low-profile keyboard enthusiast who doesn’t want to compromise on gaming performance, CORSAIR OPX Low-Profile switches are a tantalizing switch choice to look at.