A toggle switch is an electromechanical component that’s commonly used to control the flow of electricity in electronic devices. They’re characterized by the presence of a manually operated handle or lever which controls the flow of electrical current from the power supply to a device. They’re commonly used in a variety of devices and applications, so if you’re looking into designing and manufacturing a product where a simple on/off function or user control interface is needed, you might be wondering what the best toggle switches for 2026 markets are.
Smaller size toggles are often used in devices for telecommunications, networking, instrumentation and medical devices. High power toggles (standard-sized) are used in industrial control panels, motor sports vehicles, commercial appliances, restaurant equipment and recreational vehicles. You’ll find both types of toggle switches below.
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12 Best Toggle Switches 2024
#1. 100 Series Miniature Toggle
- Electrical Ratings:
- Silver – 5A, 120VAC or 28VDC; 2A, 250VAC; UL, cUL
- Gold – 0.4VA Max. @ 20V Max. (AC or DC)
- SPDT, DPDT, 3PDT or 4PDT; Momentary or latching functions
- 17 types of panel mount and through hole mounting options
- 11 actuator options
- 15 bushing options
#2. 100A Series Sealed, Miniature Toggle
- IP67 rated
- Electrical Ratings:
- Silver – 5A, 120VAC or 28VDC; 2A, 250VAC; UL, cUL
- Gold – 0.4VA Max. @ 20V Max. (AC or DC)
- SPDT or DPDT; Momentary or latching functions
- Multiple types of panel and through hole mounting options, including right angle, vertical and with bracket
- Actuator height options
#3. 200 Series Subminiature Toggle
- Electrical Ratings:
- Silver – 3A, 120VAC or 28VDC; 1A, 250VAC; UL, cUL
- Gold – 0.4VA Max. @ 20V Max. (AC or DC)
- SPST, SPDT or DPDT; Momentary and latching functions
- Multiple types of panel mount and through hole mounting options including right angle, vertical and with bracket
- Five actuator height options
- Multiple threaded or non-threaded bushing options
#4. 200A Series Sealed, Subminiature Toggle
- IP67 rated
- Electrical Ratings:
- Silver – 3A, 120VAC or 28VDC; 1A, 250VAC; UL, cUL
- Gold – 0.4VA Max. @ 20V Max. (AC or DC)
- SPDT, DPDT or SPST; Momentary or latching functions
- Through hole: straight, right angle, vertical right angle or V-bracket
- Actuator height options
#5. 200B Series Sealed, Subminiature, SMT Right Angle Toggle
- IP67 rated
- Electrical Ratings:
- Silver – 3A, 120VAC or 28VDC; 1A, 250VAC
- Gold – 0.4VA, 20V Max. (AC or DC)
- SPDT; Momentary or latching functions
- Surface mount right angle mounting design
- Silver or gold contact material
#6. 200R Series Miniature Toggle
- Electrical Rating:
- Gold – 0.4VA, 48V Max. (AC or DC)
- SPDT or DPDT; Momentary or latching functions
- Through hole mounting design
- PC Pin termination: straight, horizontal rt. angle or vertical rt. angle
- Gold contact material
#7. 200U Series Sealed, Ultra-miniature Toggle
- IP67 rated
- Electrical Rating:
- Gold – 0.4VA, 20V Max. (AC or DC)
- Through hole mounting design
- PC Pin termination: straight, horizontal rt. angle or vertical rt. angle
- SPST, SPDT, DPST or DPDT; latching function
#8. ST1 Series High Current, Power Toggle
- 12mm diameter panel cutout
- Electrical Ratings:
- 20A 125VAC; UL, cUL
- 15A 277VAC; UL, cUL
- 2.0HP (latching) / 1.5HP (momentary) 125-277VAC; UL, cUL
- SPST or SPDT circuit; Momentary or latching function
- Quick-connect, solder, screw or wire leads termination
- Standard or short bat actuator
#9. ST2 Series High Current, Power Toggle
- 12mm diameter panel cutout
- Electrical Ratings:
- 20A 125VAC; UL, cUL
- 15A 277VAC; UL, cUL
- 2.0HP (latching) / 1.5HP (momentary) 125-277VAC; UL, cUL
- DPST or DPDT circuit; Momentary or latching function
- Quick-connect, solder, screw or wire leads termination
- Standard or short bat actuator
#10. ST3 Series High Current, Power Toggle
- 12mm diameter panel cutout
- Electrical Ratings:
- 20A 125VAC; UL, cUL
- 15A 277VAC; UL, cUL
- 2.0HP 125-277VAC; UL, cUL
- 3PST or 3PDT circuit; Latching function
- Quick-connect, solder, screw or wire leads termination
- Standard or short bat actuator
#11. ST4 Series High Current, Sealed, Power Toggle
- IP68 rated
- 12mm diameter panel cutout
- Electrical Rating options:
- 16(8)A @ 125/250VAC, μT55; UL, cUL
- 20(8)A @ 125/250VAC, μT55; UL, cUL
- 20A @ 6-30VDC, μT55; UL, cUL
- Single or double pole, 2 or 3 positions; nine function options
- Quick-connect, solder or screw termination
#12. ST5 Series High Current, High Temp, Power Toggle
- IP40 rated
- 12mm diameter panel cutout
- Electrical rating options:
- 16(8)A @ 125/250VAC, µT 125/55; UL, cUL
- 20(8)A @ 125/250VAC, µT 125/55; UL, cUL
- 20A @ 6-30VDC, µT 125/55; UL, cUL
- Single or double pole, 2 or 3 positions; nine function options
- Quick-connect, solder or screw termination
