Kailh Box Crackle Ice is a clicky mechanical switch from Kailh released in May 2024 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.
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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.
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Kailh Box Crackle Ice
Kailh
Kaihua Electronics
Box Ice Series
Soft Peach / Glacial Ice
May 18, 2024
Available
Mechanical
Clicky
MX
5-pin
38 ± 5 gf
50 ± 15 gf
63.5 ± 10 gf
60 ± 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
POM
POM
POM
Single-stage
15.20 mm
63.5 gf
Solid
Precision factory pre-lubricated on full-POM sliding surfaces
Yes
Yes
At least 80 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated copper
Editor's Note: The Kailh Box Crackle Ice is the industry's first all-POM clicky mechanical switch, merging self-lubricating polymer glide with Kaihua's iconic torsional click-bar architecture. Featuring an integrated trapezoidal frosted light guide for smooth RGB dispersion, it produces an ethereal crystalline click reminiscent of breaking fresh ice. Operating at 50gf with 1.8mm pre-travel and IP54 dust protection, the switch naturally grows smoother over extended typing cycles.
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 Crackle Ice 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 Crackle Ice has an operating force of 50 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Kailh Box Crackle Ice 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 Crackle Ice has a total travel distance of 3.60 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Kailh Box Crackle Ice lists tactile force: 60 gf, tactile position: 1.00 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Kailh Box Crackle Ice 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.
Yes. The Kailh Box Crackle Ice is listed as 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 Crackle Ice include sound profile: Clicky, sound level: Loud. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Kailh Box Crackle Ice 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 Crackle Ice lists top housing: POM, bottom housing: POM, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated copper. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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