Kailh Choc V1 Red

Name: Kailh Choc V1 Red switch
Brand: Kailh

Linear Kailh

Kailh Choc V1 Red is the standard low-profile linear Choc switch used across many thin keyboards and ergonomic boards that adopt the Choc footprint instead of MX.

Kailh Choc V1 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	n/a
Top housing	n/a
Bottom housing	n/a
Spring	n/a
Factory lube	n/a
Pins	n/a
Typical price	$0.50 / switch
Sound profile	low-profile linear
Released	2018

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 V1 Red

Kailh Choc Red Linear 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. Compare: Kailh Choc V1 Red vs Kailh Choc Red

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 V1 Red vs Kailh Choc Brown

Kailh Choc White Clicky The Kailh Choc White is the clicky option in the low-profile Choc line, packing a click bar into a 3mm-travel switch for audible feedback on slim boards. Compare: Kailh Choc V1 Red vs Kailh Choc White

Which keyboards can use it?

The Kailh Choc V1 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. It is not compatible with standard MX mechanical hot-swap sockets. Check the keyboard manufacturer's supported-switch list before buying.