Kailh Box V2 White is a clicky mechanical switch from Kailh released in February 2023 with a 45 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 V2 White
Kailh
Kaihua Electronics
Box V2 Series
Pure White / Translucent Smoke
February 10, 2023
Available
Mechanical
Clicky
MX
5-pin
35 ± 5 gf
45 ± 15 gf
55 ± 15 gf
55 ± 15 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
Nylon
POM
Extended
19.00 mm
55 gf
Translucent
Dry factory build to preserve uninhibited click-bar acoustic snap
No
No
At least 80 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Composite gold
Editor's Note: The Kailh Box V2 White refines Kaihua's celebrated clicky architecture with a 5-pin PCB mount base and an extended 19mm gold-plated spring. Retaining the patented torsional click-bar mechanism within an IP54 sealed compartment, it produces an unmistakable, glass-like double click with snappy upstroke rebound. Actuating at 45gf with 1.8mm pre-travel, its redesigned nylon bottom housing significantly dampens hollow case reverberation compared to original Box V1 switches.
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 V2 White 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 V2 White has an operating force of 45 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Kailh Box V2 White 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 V2 White has a total travel distance of 3.60 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Kailh Box V2 White 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 V2 White 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 V2 White 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 V2 White include sound profile: Clicky, sound level: Loud. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Kailh Box V2 White 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 V2 White lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: Nylon, stem: POM, contact: Composite gold. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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