Kailh Choc V2 Black Cloud is a tactile mechanical switch from Kailh released in November 2025 with a 45 gf operating force and 1.6 mm pre-travel, 2.8 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.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
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Kailh Choc V2 Black Cloud
Kailh
Kaihua Electronics
Storm Series
Solid Black
November 12, 2025
Available
Mechanical
Tactile
Low Profile
3-pin
35 ± 5 gf
45 ± 10 gf
55 ± 10 gf
55 ± 10 gf
1.6 ± 0.3 mm
2.8 ± 0.25 mm
0.40 mm
No
No
No
No
Tactile
Standard MX
No
Medium
Thocky
POM
POM
POM
Single-stage
15.50 mm
55 gf
Solid
Factory pre-lubed on POM contact rails and high-rebound spring
No
Yes
At least 50 M cycles
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated copper
Editor's Note: The Kailh Choc V2 Black Cloud is a specialized low-profile tactile switch constructed with 100% full polyoxymethylene (POM) housings and stem. Designed for ergonomic slim keyboards supporting the Choc V2 footprint with standard MX-stem keycaps, it delivers a crisp, rounded tactile bump at 55gf followed by a fast bottom-out across 2.8mm total travel. Full-POM self-lubrication ensures a buttery-smooth keystroke with deep, satisfying acoustic feedback.
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 Choc V2 Black Cloud 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 Choc V2 Black Cloud has an operating force of 45 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Kailh Choc V2 Black Cloud has a pre-travel of 1.60 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Kailh Choc V2 Black Cloud has a total travel distance of 2.80 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Kailh Choc V2 Black Cloud lists tactile force: 55 gf, tactile position: 0.40 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Kailh Choc V2 Black Cloud is listed as 3-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 Choc V2 Black Cloud 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 Choc V2 Black Cloud include sound profile: Thocky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Kailh Choc V2 Black Cloud 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 Choc V2 Black Cloud 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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