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Kailh Speed Bronze Keyboard Switch Review

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

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Kailh Box White

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

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Design
9.0
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
9.5
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Clicky
Operating Force
57 gf
Actuation Force
53 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.4 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.6 mm
6.9
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
25.8
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-70.1 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
2,791 Hz
8.6
Performance
Latency
Press Average
0.9 ms
Press Std Dev
ยฑ0.06 ms
Release Average
6.6 ms
Release Std Dev
ยฑ0.18 ms