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Kailh Box Red V2 Keyboard Switch Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Nov 06, 2023 at 12:55 pm
Kailh Box Red V2 Picture
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Feel
Linear
Operating Force
39 gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.9 mm
  1. Updated Nov 06, 2023: Review published.

Compared To Other Keyboard Switches

Cherry MX Red

Cherry MX Red and Kailh Box Red V2 are similar linear switches that actuate smoothly through the entire keypress. The Kailh switches are a bit more stable owing to their dust-proof stem design. They're also pre-lubed from the factory and noticeably smoother-feeling out of the box.

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Gateron G Pro Red

Gateron G Pro Red and Kailh Box Red V2 are linear switches with smooth actuation throughout the entire length of travel. Both switches come pre-lubed from the factory and have excellent smoothness out of the box. The Kailh switches are a bit more stable due to their dust-proof stem with perimeter design.

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Test Results

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Design
N/A
Design
Compatibility
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Kailh Box Red V2 Housing Picture Sample
Cherry MX PCB Pinout
Locked
Pin Count
Locked
Keycap Mount
Locked
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N/A
Design
Illumination
Upper Housing Color
Locked
Upper Housing Finish
Locked
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Performance
Performance
Keystrokes
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Kailh Box Red V2 Actuation Graph Sample
Feel
Linear
Operating Force
39 gf
Actuation Force
Lock gf
Pre-Travel Distance
1.9 mm
Total Travel Distance
Lock mm
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N/A
Performance
Factory Smoothness
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Kailh Box Red V2 Smoothness Sample Sample
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Kailh Box Red V2 Keystroke Data Used For Smoothness Sample
Scratchy Factor
Lock
Mid Actuation Peak Noise
Lock dB
Mid Actuation Peak Frequency
Lock Hz
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N/A
Performance
Latency
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Kailh Box Red V2 Raw Data Sample
Press Average
Lock ms
Press Std Dev
±Lock ms
Release Average
Lock ms
Release Std Dev
±Lock ms
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