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Kailh Box White Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Kailh Box White Picture
This keyboard switch was replaced by the Kailh Box White V2
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Blue

Cherry MX Blue and Kailh Box White are both clicky switches. The Cherry switches have a click jacket design, making a click on the downstroke. They're also noticeably heavier feeling. On the other hand, the Kailh Box White switches are more lightweight and have a click bar design, making a clicking noise on both the down and upstroke.

Kailh Box Jade

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.

Kailh Speed Bronze

Kailh Speed Bronze and Kailh Box White are clicky switches. Kailh Speed Bronze switches have a shorter pre-travel distance and somewhat better latency performance, making them better suited for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the Kailh switches are more stable-feeling due to their perimetered stem design. They also have a click bar design, which means they make a clicking noise on both the downstroke and upstroke.

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
52 gf
Actuation Force
46 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.9 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.6 mm
6.6
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
20.9
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-70.5 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
5,182 Hz
7.7
Performance
Latency
Press Average
1.7 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.21 ms
Release Average
6.5 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.28 ms