Kailh Speed Bronze  Keyboard Switch Review

Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55pm
Test bench update Oct 02, 2025 at 10:41am
Tested using Methodology v1.0.1 
Kailh Speed Bronze
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Our Verdict

Changelog

  1.  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.
  2.  Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

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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
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
3
Keycap Mount
MX Style
9.5
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Clear
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
Performance
Keystrokes
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Feel
Clicky
Initial Force
36gf
Peak Tactile Force
57gf
Actuation Force
53gf
Bottom-Out Force
67gf
Actuation Distance (Pre-Travel)
1.4 mm
Bottom-Out Distance
3.6 mm
6.9
Factory Smoothness
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Scratchy Factor
25.8
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-70.1 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
2,791 Hz
8.6
Latency
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Press Average
0.9 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.06 ms
Release Average
6.6 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.18 ms