GLORIOUS Raptor GLO-KB-ACC-SWT-RAPTOR-LUBED-36 Clicky Mechanical Keyboard Switches, 5-Pin

A tactile bump and audible click make each keypress easy to feel and hear, giving gaming and typing a clear point of feedback. The Glorious Raptor switches are supplied pre-lubed, with a 5-pin MX-style mount for compatible hot-swap keyboards.

This set contains 36 switches, suited to fitting or refreshing a compatible keyboard or GMMK numpad. A cut-out for the LED lets RGB lighting pass through on backlit boards.

Prefer a keypress you can both feel and hear? Raptor switches offer that distinct clicky character, with a 55 gf actuation force and a heavier 62-gram internal spring.

How to use it

Fit the switches into a compatible hot-swap keyboard with MX-style 5-pin sockets. They are listed for the GMMK 2, GMMK PRO and GMMK numpads, their MX-style design also fits most hot-swap mechanical keyboards. The cross-shaped stem accepts compatible keycaps, while the LED cut-out helps lighting shine through on backlit setups.

With 36 switches in the set, you can populate a compatible board or replace switches as part of a keyboard refresh. For a gaming setup, the audible click provides a sound cue with each press, at a desk shared with others, the sound level is worth factoring into your choice.

Pros

The tactile bump gives your fingers a distinct physical cue, while the click adds audible feedback. That combination suits players and typists who like to hear and feel each activation, rather than choosing a quieter-feeling switch. The click is similar in character to Blue switches, and the more pronounced sound is particularly suited to setups where keyboard noise is not an issue.

Each switch is lightly lubricated on its internal components. This is intended to give the press a smoother feel and sound straight out of the box, without needing to apply lubricant yourself. The stated 55 gf actuation force pairs with a 62-gram spring for a firmer press, actuation occurs at 1.8 mm, with a 3.9 mm bottom-out distance and 70 gf bottom-out force.

Key features

These are clicky mechanical switches with a tactile bump and a 5-pin, MX-style mount. Their transparent design and LED cut-out let RGB light pass through on compatible backlit keyboards, making them a practical fit for a build where switch feedback and visible lighting both matter. Compatible keycaps use the cross-shaped stem.

The switches use plastic and are supplied as a set of 36. Glorious describes their construction as using premium materials and tight build tolerances, aiming for a full typing sound without pinging or scratchiness out of the box. For someone choosing between a quieter switch and a more audible, tactile approach, Raptor makes the latter the clear focus.

Questions before you buy

Which keyboards are these switches listed for? They are listed as compatible with the GMMK 2, GMMK PRO and GMMK numpads. Their 5-pin MX-style design also fits most hot-swap mechanical keyboards with compatible sockets.

What does the click feel and sound like? Each press has a tactile bump and an audible click, with a character compared to Blue switches. The click gives feedback as you type or play, and the switches have a higher noise level than quieter options.

Can they work with RGB lighting and compatible keycaps? Yes. The LED cut-out allows light to pass through on backlit keyboards, and the cross-shaped stem accepts compatible keycap sets.

Should you buy it?

Choose the Glorious Raptor set if you want 36 pre-lubed switches with a distinct tactile bump, audible click and firm press for a compatible hot-swap board. It is especially suited to gaming or typing setups where clear sound and RGB visibility are part of the preferred keyboard feel.