Changelog
- Updated Oct 03, 2025: Our 1.0.1 Test Bench Update adds clearer terminology and new measurements to our Keystrokes test with minor refinements to our Compatibility and Illumination tests. See the full changelog.
- Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.
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Popular Keyboard Switch Comparisons
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Brown and Kailh Box Brown V2 are very similar, medium-weight, tactile switches. They have a fairly small but satisfying bump to overcome before actuation. The Cherry bump is in the middle of the keystroke, while the Box Brown switch bump comes earlier and feels a bit heavier. The Kail switches also have a box design, which means they're typically more stable and durable in the long run. However, there's also a bit of inconsistency in switch-to-switch performance as they're more mechanically complex.
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Design
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Tactile
Initial Force
42gf
Peak Tactile Force
66gf
Actuation Force
46gf
Bottom-Out Force
60gf
Actuation Distance (Pre-Travel)
2.0 mm
Bottom-Out Distance
3.5 mm
5.5
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
44.6
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-62.0 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
11,560 Hz