Kailh Box Winter Tactile is a tactile mechanical switch from Kailh released in January 2024 with a 38 gf operating force and 2 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 Winter Tactile
Kailh
Kaihua Electronics
Box Season Series
Glacier White / Ice Blue
January 15, 2024
Mechanical
Tactile
MX
5-pin
28 ± 5 gf
38 ± 10 gf
50 ± 10 gf
55 ± 10 gf
2 ± 0.4 mm
3.6 ± 0.3 mm
0.50 mm
No
No
No
No
Box stem
No
Medium
Thocky
PC
POM
POM
Extended
20.00 mm
50 gf
Translucent
Factory pre-lubed on POM stem rails and leaf contacts
No
Yes
At least 80 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Composite gold
According to community reviews, Kailh Box Winter Tactile delivers an unmistakable tactile sensation right at the start of travel with zero sluggish pre-travel. The pronounced early tactile bump peaks around 45gf before transitioning smoothly through the 38gf operating zone toward a 3.6mm bottom-out. Sound tests highlight a clean, mid-frequency clack that stays crisp thanks to the reinforced box perimeter housing. Typists who enjoy lively tactile feedback find that a semi-flexible polycarbonate plate cushions finger landings nicely without muting the tactile event. The sealed internal box chamber keeps contact leaves completely shielded from dust accumulation over long-term use.
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 Winter Tactile is a Mechanical switch from Kailh with a Tactile feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Kailh Box Winter Tactile has an operating force of 38 gf. That is a light switch feel suited to users who prefer easy keypresses.
The Kailh Box Winter Tactile has a pre-travel of 2 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Kailh Box Winter Tactile has a total travel distance of 3.6 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Kailh Box Winter Tactile lists tactile force: 55 gf, tactile position: 0.50 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Kailh Box Winter Tactile 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 Winter Tactile 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 Winter Tactile include sound profile: Thocky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Kailh Box Winter Tactile 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 Winter Tactile lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: POM, stem: POM, contact: Composite gold. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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