Kailh Box Cream

Linear Kailh

Kailh Box Cream switch
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The Kailh Box Cream is a light full-POM linear in the dustproof Box format whose self-lubricating housing breaks in toward a deep, thocky sound.

Kailh Box Cream specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 38g
Bottom-out force 50g
Pre-travel 1.8 mm
Total travel 3.5 mm
Stem POM
Top housing POM
Bottom housing POM
Spring single-stage
Factory lube none
Pins 3-pin
Typical price $0.35 / switch
Sound profile deep, thocky
Released n/a

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the Kailh Box Cream

Gateron Smoothie Linear The Gateron Smoothie is a full-POM 40g linear with a 22mm dual-stage spring that delivers a soft, muted keystroke at a very friendly price. Compare: Kailh Box Cream vs Gateron Smoothie
NovelKeys Cream Linear The NovelKeys Cream is the iconic all-POM Kailh linear that popularized POM housings; scratchy stock, but famous for its deep clack once broken in or lubed. Compare: Kailh Box Cream vs NovelKeys Cream

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Kailh Box Cream. Use compare boards side by side to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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