Kailh Box Black
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Real single-key recording on GMK MT3 / SA keycaps. Want to add plate, case & mods? Open the live simulator →
Specifications
| Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Sound character | Recorded |
| Loudness | -59.5 dB |
| Pitch | 2,182 Hz |
| Spring weight | 62 g |
| Actuation force | 34.6 g @ 1.8 mm |
| Bottom-out force | 78.3 g @ 3.9 mm |
Sound profile
Force curve
Modeled from the measured actuation, bottom-out values above.
About this switch
The Kailh Box Black is a linear switch with a medium-weight 62g spring. It actuates at 34.6g after 1.8mm of travel and bottoms out at 78.3g over a 3.9mm stroke.
Measured at -59.5dB, it's quieter than 94% of the 195 switches measured on ThockHub, giving it a recorded character at roughly 2,182Hz. Its 62g spring is heavier than 58% of switches in the database, so it feels balanced for both typing and gaming.
Use the player above to hear the Kailh Box Black on its own, then open it in the live simulator to layer in your plate, case, keycaps and mods.
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