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Kailh Speed Copper Keyboard Switch Review

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

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Brown

Cherry MX Brown and Kailh Speed Copper switches have small tactile bumps to overcome during actuation. The MX Brown switches are designed for everyday typing and gaming. In contrast, the Kailh Speed Copper switches are designed specifically for gaming and have a much shorter pre-travel distance and significantly better latency performance.

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
Tactile
Operating Force
51 gf
Actuation Force
42 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.1 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.6 mm
6.7
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
24.9
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-64.4 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
1,691 Hz
8.6
Performance
Latency
Press Average
0.8 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.03 ms
Release Average
8.5 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.16 ms