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Kailh Box Brown V2 Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Kailh Box Brown V2 Picture
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Brown

Cherry MX Brown and Kailh Box Brown V2 are very similar, medium-weight, tactile switches. They have a fairly small but satisfying bump to overcome before actuation. The Cherry bump is in the middle of the keystroke, while the Box Brown switch bump comes earlier and feels a bit heavier. The Kail switches also have a box design, which means they're typically more stable and durable in the long run. However, there's also a bit of inconsistency in switch-to-switch performance as they're more mechanically complex.

Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
7.2
Design
Compatibility
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Yes
Pin Count
5
Keycap Mount
MX Style with Perimeter
8.9
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Black
Upper Housing Finish
Clear
Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
Feel
Tactile
Operating Force
66 gf
Actuation Force
46 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
2.0 mm
Total Travel Distance
3.5 mm
5.5
Performance
Factory Smoothness
Scratchy Factor
44.6
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
-62.0 dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
11,560 Hz
7.4
Performance
Latency
Press Average
1.9 ms
Press Std Dev
±0.25 ms
Release Average
6.8 ms
Release Std Dev
±0.32 ms