Switch comparison
Kailh Box Brown vs Cherry MX Brown
Both are tactile switches. The Cherry MX Brown is heavier, at 55 g against 45 g, and the Kailh Box Brown has the shorter travel: 3.6 mm against 4 mm.
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A soft, gentle bump and a short 3.6 mm travel, with no click. The box around the stem keeps it steady and keeps dust out.
45 g actuation3.6 mm travel
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Specs side by side
| Kailh Box Brown | Cherry MX Brown | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Actuation force | 45 g | 55 g |
| Actuation point | 1.8 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.6 mm | 4 mm |
How they feel and sound
Kailh Box Brown
A soft, gentle bump and a short 3.6 mm travel, with no click. The box around the stem keeps it steady and keeps dust out.
Cherry MX Brown
A soft bump partway down tells you the key has registered, with no click. Quiet enough for shared spaces, and a common first tactile switch.
Both recorded on: Tofu60 aluminium case, brass plate, foam under the plate and PCB, GMK Mitolet keycaps (Cherry profile)