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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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