Kailh Choc Red

Linear Kailh

Kailh Choc Red switch
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The Kailh Choc Red (PG1350) is the standard linear of the ultra-low-profile Choc ecosystem, a 50g switch with 3mm travel that dominates split ergonomic keyboards like the Corne.

Kailh Choc Red specs

Type Linear
Compatibility Kailh Choc V1 boards only
Actuation force 50g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel 1.5 mm
Total travel 3 mm
Stem POM
Top housing n/a
Bottom housing n/a
Spring single-stage
Factory lube none
Pins 3-pin
Typical price $0.35 / switch
Sound profile shallow, clacky
Released 2017

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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

Gateron Low Profile Red Linear The Gateron Low Profile Red (KS-33) is a 45g slim linear with 2.5mm total travel used in low-profile boards like the Keychron K-series and NuPhy Air line. Compare: Kailh Choc Red vs Gateron Low Profile Red · popular
Kailh Choc Brown Tactile The Kailh Choc Brown is the tactile of the ultra-low-profile Choc family, adding a 60g bump peak to the 50g press for slim ergonomic keyboards. Compare: Kailh Choc Red vs Kailh Choc Brown

Keyboards sold with the Kailh Choc Red

ZSA Voyager split · $365 · hot-swap The ZSA Voyager is a 52-key split columnar low-profile keyboard with hot-swap Kailh Choc switches, per-key RGB, and QMK-based Oryx configuration, beloved as a portable ergonomic endgame board.

Which keyboards can use it?

The Kailh Choc Red needs a Kailh Choc V1 board; low-profile footprints differ between makers, and Kailh Choc and Gateron low-profile switches cannot share a PCB, such as the ZSA Voyager. It is not compatible with standard MX mechanical hot-swap sockets. Check the keyboard manufacturer's supported-switch list before buying.

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