Kailh Box Black
Linear Kailh
The Kailh Box Black is the 60g heavy linear of the dustproof Box line, giving MX Black-style weighting with the shorter 3.6mm Box travel.
Kailh Box Black specs
| Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Actuation force | 60g |
| Bottom-out force | n/a |
| Pre-travel | 1.8 mm |
| Total travel | 3.6 mm |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | nylon |
| Spring | single-stage |
| Factory lube | none |
| Pins | 3-pin |
| Typical price | $0.30 / switch |
| Sound profile | firm, muted |
| Released | 2017 |
Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Switches similar to the Kailh Box Black
Cherry MX Black Linear The Cherry MX Black is the original 1984 MX linear, a firm 60g switch whose vintage "broken-in" examples are still hunted by enthusiasts for frankenswitch builds. Kailh Box Red Linear The Kailh Box Red is a light linear whose IP56 dust- and moisture-resistant box stem design makes it a favorite for gaming setups that need durability.
Which keyboards can use it?
Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Kailh Box Black. Use KeebScout to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.