Kailh/Kaihua Switches
Switch Variants
- Kailh Red – Kailh’s linear switch is nearly identical to Cherry’s offering. The main difference is that this switch features a slightly heavier actuation force – at 0.50 N.
- Kailh Black – These linear switches are heavier than the Kailh Red switches with a 0.60 N actuation force.
- Kailh Speed Silver – Speed Silver switches are Kailh’s answer to the Cherry MX Speed switches. They feature a similar actuation force at 0.45 N but with a slightly longer actuation distance – at 1.3mm compared to Cherry MX Speed’s 1.2mm.
- Kailh Brown – Kailh’s tactile offering features a similar actuation force to their red switches – at 0.50 N.
- Kailh White – Kailh’s White switches are clicky and require an actuation force of 0.50N to register each key’s clicking sound.
- Kailh Blue – Kailh’s Blue switches are both tactile and clicky and require an actuation force of 0.60N to register each key’s clicking sound.
- Kailh Speed Bronze – These are the tactile equivalent to the Kailh Speed Silver. The switches feature the same actuation distance and force but with a more tactile and clicky flavour.
- Kailh Speed Copper – This switch is the exact same switch as the Kailh Speed Bronze minus the clicky feature.
Switch Variant Table
Here’s a chart of all the mechanical keyboard switches from Kailh.
| Switch Type | Actuation Force | Actuation Distance | Travel Distance | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailh Red | 0.50 N | 2mm | 4mm | Linear |
| Kailh Black | 0.60 N | 2mm | 4mm | Linear |
| Kailh Speed Silver | 0.45 N | 1.3mm | 3.5mm | Linear |
| Kailh Brown | 0.50 N | 2mm | 4mm | Tactile |
| Kailh White | 0.50 N | 2mm | 4mm | Clicky |
| Kailh Blue | 0.60 N | 2mm | 4mm | Tactile Clicky |
| Kailh Speed Bronze | 0.60 N | 1.3mm | 3.5mm | Tactile Clicky |
| Kailh Speed Copper | 0.60 N | 1.3mm | 3.5mm | Tactile |