Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro is a linear mechanical switch from Kailh released in April 2023 with a 45 gf operating force and 1.7 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 50 million keystrokes.
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Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
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Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro
Kailh
Kaihua Electronics
Box Ice Series
French Vanilla / Off-White
April 10, 2023
Mechanical
Linear
MX
5-pin
35 ± 5 gf
45 ± 10 gf
55 ± 10 gf
1.7 ± 0.4 mm
4 ± 0.3 mm
No
No
No
No
Box stem
No
Medium
Thocky
POM
POM
POM
Single-stage
18.00 mm
55 gf
Solid
Factory pre-lubed on POM contact rails and spring base
No
Yes
At least 50 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Composite gold
The Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro features an upgraded full-POM housing and stem built around Kailh's protected Box architecture. Because POM is naturally self-lubricating, the switch becomes noticeably smoother over extended typing sessions. Sound tests showcase a deep, creamy thock that sounds dense and full on cushioned keyboard builds. The sealed internal contact chamber carries an IP56 rating, safeguarding the leaf against dust intrusion and moisture. Box-style stem walls provide exceptional keycap stability, eliminating horizontal rock even on wide modifier keys. Pairing this switch with a POM or polycarbonate plate brings out a remarkably deep, buttery typing experience.
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 Ice Cream Pro is a Mechanical switch from Kailh with a Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro has an operating force of 45 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro has a pre-travel of 1.7 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro has a total travel distance of 4 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro 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 Ice Cream Pro 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 Ice Cream Pro include sound profile: Thocky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro is rated for At least 50 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The Kailh Box Ice Cream Pro lists top housing: POM, bottom housing: POM, stem: POM, contact: Composite gold. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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