Kailh BOX White
BOX design uses a click bar instead of a click jacket, giving a clean two-stage click and a self-cleaning, IP-rated stem. Lighter and tidier sounding than a Cherry Blue.
Actuation force
45 gf
Bottom-out force
55 gf
Pre-travel
1.8 mm
Total travel
3.6 mm
| Type | Clicky |
| Brand | Kailh |
| Mount | 3-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | BOX click-bar stem (POM) |
| Top housing | Polycarbonate |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Spring | Standard coil |
| Sound | Crisp, high-pitched click on both the down and up stroke. |
| Price tier | $$ |
Building with the Kailh BOX White?
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Kailh BOX White FAQs
Is the Kailh BOX White linear, tactile or clicky?
The Kailh BOX White is a clicky switch. Light clicky with a sharp click-bar snap and no hollow wobble.
How heavy is the Kailh BOX White?
It actuates at about 45 grams-force and bottoms out around 55 gf.
Is the Kailh BOX White good for gaming or typing?
Typists who want a Cherry Blue style click but crisper, with a dust and water resistant stem.