Kailh Speed Silver
Speed series trades travel for speed: actuation at just 1.1mm. Easy to mis-trigger for touch typists but excellent for fast gaming input.
Actuation force
50 gf
Bottom-out force
60 gf
Pre-travel
1.1 mm
Total travel
3.5 mm
| Type | Linear |
| Brand | Kailh |
| Mount | 3-pin |
| Factory lubed | No |
| Stem | Speed stem (POM) |
| Top housing | Polycarbonate |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Spring | Standard coil |
| Sound | Light, quick clack with a shallow bottom-out. |
| Price tier | $$ |
Some specs for this switch are community estimates rather than official numbers and can vary by batch. Treat force/travel as approximate.
Building with the Kailh Speed Silver?
I hand-build small-batch programmable macropads (QMK/VIA) in Barcelona, and repair keyboard PCBs. Pick your switch, pick your layout with the Shortcut Library, and stop reaching for chords.
Kailh Speed Silver FAQs
Is the Kailh Speed Silver linear, tactile or clicky?
The Kailh Speed Silver is a linear switch. Fast, light linear with a very short 1.1mm actuation for rapid presses.
How heavy is the Kailh Speed Silver?
It actuates at about 50 grams-force and bottoms out around 60 gf.
Is the Kailh Speed Silver good for gaming or typing?
Gamers who want the shortest actuation for the fastest key registration.