Kailh BOX White vs Cherry MX Blue
Both are clicky switches, so this comes down to weight, smoothness and sound. The Kailh BOX White is lighter (45gf vs 50gf).
| Kailh BOX White | Cherry MX Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Clicky | Clicky |
| Actuation force | 45 gf | 50 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 55 gf | 60 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.8 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.6 mm | 4 mm |
| Mount | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Factory lubed | No | No |
| Stem | BOX click-bar stem (POM) | Blue POM (click-jacket) |
| Sound | Crisp, high-pitched click on both the down and up stroke. | Loud, high-pitched click on both the downstroke and the release |
| Price tier | $$ | $$ |
Whichever wins, put it in something worth building.
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