Kailh Speed Copper

Tactile Kailh

Kailh Speed Copper switch
Image courtesy of Kailh

The Kailh Speed Copper is the tactile member of the Speed line, placing a 50g bump right at its short 1.1mm actuation so gamers get feedback without extra travel.

Kailh Speed Copper specs

Type Tactile
Actuation force 40g
Bottom-out force n/a
Pre-travel 1.1 mm
Total travel 3.5 mm
Stem POM
Top housing PC
Bottom housing nylon
Spring single-stage
Factory lube none
Pins 3-pin
Typical price $0.35 / switch
Sound profile light, tappy
Released 2016

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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

Kailh Speed Silver Linear The Kailh Speed Silver is a 40g linear that actuates at just 1.1mm, one of the earliest and most popular "speed switch" designs for gaming keyboards. Compare: Kailh Speed Copper vs Kailh Speed Silver
Cherry MX Brown Tactile The Cherry MX Brown is the classic light 55g tactile that defined the "quiet office switch" category, with a subtle bump that enthusiasts either rely on or mod away. Compare: Kailh Speed Copper vs Cherry MX Brown

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Kailh Speed Copper. Use KeebScout to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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