Kailh Box Autumn is a clicky mechanical switch from Kailh released in September 2023 with a 50 gf operating force and 1.8 mm pre-travel, 3.6 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 80 million keystrokes.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
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.
Kailh Box Autumn
Kailh
Kaihua Electronics
Box Season Series
Autumn Amber / Golden Yellow
September 15, 2023
Available
Mechanical
Clicky
MX
5-pin
40 ± 5 gf
50 ± 15 gf
60 ± 10 gf
55 ± 10 gf
1.8 ± 0.4 mm
3.6 ± 0.3 mm
1.00 mm
No
No
No
No
Clicky
Box stem
No
Loud
Clicky
PC
PC
PC
Dual-stage
20.00 mm
60 gf
Translucent
Dry factory build to maximize crisp acoustic click-bar resonance
No
No
At least 80 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Composite gold
Editor's Note: The Kailh Box Autumn is an eye-catching seasonal clicky switch designed with an all-polycarbonate amber housing and matching PC stem. Driven by Kaihua's signature torsional click-bar and an extended dual-stage spring, it produces a louder, sharper, and distinctly "poppy" high-pitched click on both downstroke and return. Actuating at 50gf with 1.8mm pre-travel, its IP54-sealed compartment guarantees consistent acoustic crispness across 80 million actuations.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Kailh Box Autumn is a Mechanical switch from Kailh with a Clicky feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Kailh Box Autumn has an operating force of 50 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Kailh Box Autumn has a pre-travel of 1.80 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Kailh Box Autumn has a total travel distance of 3.60 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Kailh Box Autumn lists tactile force: 55 gf, tactile position: 1.00 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Kailh Box Autumn is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
No. The Kailh Box Autumn is listed as not factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
Available sound-related specs for the Kailh Box Autumn include sound profile: Clicky, sound level: Loud. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Kailh Box Autumn is rated for At least 80 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The Kailh Box Autumn lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: PC, stem: PC, contact: Composite gold. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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