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Kailh Box Jade Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Kailh Box Jade Picture
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Blue

Cherry MX Blue and Kailh Box Jade are clicky switches. The Cherry switches are comparatively more lightweight and have a click jacket design, so they only make a click sound on the downstroke. On the other hand, the Kailh switches feel heavier and have a click bar design, creating a clicking sound on both the downstroke and upstroke.

Kailh Box White

Kailh Box White and Kailh Box Jade are similar clicky switches with click bar designs, which means they make a signature clicking sound on the downstroke and upstroke. The Box Jade switches are noticeably louder and significantly heavier-feeling.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
8.1
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style with Perimeter
9.5
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Clicky
Operating Force
77 gf
Actuation Force
75 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.7 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.6 mm
6.5
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
29.0
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-67.3 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
3,168 Hz
7.9
Performance
Latency
Press Average
1.6 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.29 ms
Release Average
6.1 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.14 ms