Gaming Profile
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
We are comparing the Kailh Box V2 White (Kailh) with the Kailh Super Speed White (Kailh). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.
Last Updated: October 6, 2026
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Here’s how Kailh Box V2 White and Kailh Super Speed White differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.
Choose a profile to compare the specifications that matter for that use case. Highlighted advantages change with the selected profile and do not represent an overall quality verdict.
Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.
| Specification | Kailh Box V2 White | Kailh Super Speed White |
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General Information
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| Switch Name: | Kailh Box V2 White | Kailh Super Speed White |
| Brand: | Kailh | Kailh |
| Manufacturer: | Kaihua Electronics | Kaihua Electronics |
| Series: | Box V2 Series | Super Speed Series |
| Variant Color: | Pure White / Translucent Smoke | White / Translucent Smoke |
| Release Date: | February 10, 2023 | May 20, 2023 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Clicky | Clicky |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | 5-pin | 3-pin |
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Force and Travel
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| Initial Force: | 35 ± 5 gf | 35 ± 5 gf |
| Operating Force: | 45 ± 15 gf | 48 ± 10 gf |
| Bottom-out Force: | 55 ± 15 gf | 55 ± 10 gf |
| Tactile Force: | 55 ± 15 gf | 50 ± 10 gf |
| Pre-travel: | 1.8 ± 0.4 mm | 1.1 ± 0.25 mm |
| Total Travel: | 3.6 ± 0.3 mm | 3.5 ± 0.4 mm |
| Tactile Position: | 1 mm | 0.8 mm |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| Hall-effect Keyboard Required: |
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Sound and Build
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| Sound Level: | Loud | Loud |
| Sound Profile: | Clicky | Clicky |
| Silent Dampeners: |
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| Top Housing Material: | PC | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material: | Nylon | PA66 |
| Stem Material: | POM | POM |
| Stem Shape: | Box stem | Standard MX |
| Spring Type: | Extended | Extended |
| Spring Length: | 19 mm | 20.5 mm |
| Spring Weight: | 55 gf | 55 gf |
| Contact Material: | Composite gold | Composite gold |
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| Lube Details: | Dry factory build to preserve uninhibited click-bar acoustic snap | Dry factory build to ensure rapid click-bar reset and crisp snap |
| Housing Transparency: | Translucent | Translucent |
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| Rated Lifespan: | At least 80 M cycles | At least 70 M cycles |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| Pin Count: | 5 | 3 |
| MX Keycap Compatible: |
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| Hot-swap Compatible: |
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| SMD LED Compatible: |
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Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
Highlights stronger published force feedback and deeper press characteristics.
| Specification | Kailh Box V2 White | Kailh Super Speed White |
|---|---|---|
|
General Information
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| Switch Name: | Kailh Box V2 White | Kailh Super Speed White |
| Brand: | Kailh | Kailh |
| Manufacturer: | Kaihua Electronics | Kaihua Electronics |
| Series: | Box V2 Series | Super Speed Series |
| Variant Color: | Pure White / Translucent Smoke | White / Translucent Smoke |
| Release Date: | February 10, 2023 | May 20, 2023 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Clicky | Clicky |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | 5-pin | 3-pin |
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Force and Travel
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| Initial Force: | 35 ± 5 gf | 35 ± 5 gf |
| Operating Force: | 45 ± 15 gf | 48 ± 10 gf |
| Bottom-out Force: | 55 ± 15 gf | 55 ± 10 gf |
| Tactile Force: | 55 ± 15 gf | 50 ± 10 gf |
| Pre-travel: | 1.8 ± 0.4 mm | 1.1 ± 0.25 mm |
| Total Travel: | 3.6 ± 0.3 mm | 3.5 ± 0.4 mm |
| Tactile Position: | 1 mm | 0.8 mm |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| Adjustable Actuation: |
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| Rapid Trigger: |
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| Analog Input: |
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| Hall-effect Keyboard Required: |
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Sound and Build
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| Sound Level: | Loud | Loud |
| Sound Profile: | Clicky | Clicky |
| Silent Dampeners: |
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| Top Housing Material: | PC | PC |
| Bottom Housing Material: | Nylon | PA66 |
| Stem Material: | POM | POM |
| Stem Shape: | Box stem | Standard MX |
| Spring Type: | Extended | Extended |
| Spring Length: | 19 mm | 20.5 mm |
| Spring Weight: | 55 gf | 55 gf |
| Contact Material: | Composite gold | Composite gold |
| Factory Lubed: |
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| Lube Details: | Dry factory build to preserve uninhibited click-bar acoustic snap | Dry factory build to ensure rapid click-bar reset and crisp snap |
| Housing Transparency: | Translucent | Translucent |
| Light Diffuser: |
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| Rated Lifespan: | At least 80 M cycles | At least 70 M cycles |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| Pin Count: | 5 | 3 |
| MX Keycap Compatible: |
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| Hot-swap Compatible: |
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| SMD LED Compatible: |
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| Through-hole LED Support: |
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Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
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