Kailh Clione Limacina is a linear mechanical switch from Kailh released in March 2023 with a 58 gf operating force and 1.9 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.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
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Kailh Clione Limacina
Kailh
Kaihua Electronics
Clione Series
Crystal Clear / Sea Angel Blue
March 20, 2023
Mechanical
Linear
MX
5-pin
40 ± 5 gf
58 ± 10 gf
65 ± 10 gf
1.9 ± 0.5 mm
4 ± 0.4 mm
No
No
No
No
Standard MX
No
Low
Clacky
PC
PC
PA12
Single-stage
20.50 mm
65 gf
Transparent
Lightly factory pre-lubed on PA12 stem sliders
No
Yes
At least 50 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Composite gold
The Kailh Clione Limacina is an eye-catching switch featuring a fully transparent polycarbonate housing inspired by aquatic sea angels. An internal nylon PA12 stem glides along factory-lubed rails, resulting in a remarkably smooth and fluid linear stroke. Bottoming out produces a clean, glassy acoustic clack that sounds articulate without becoming unpleasantly sharp. A long gold-plated spring provides an energetic upward rebound that helps maintain a fast, continuous typing rhythm. The crystal-clear switch body maximizes RGB diffusion, illuminating keycap legends and keyboard perimeters with vivid brilliance. Mounted onto a polycarbonate plate with gasket dampening, it offers an aesthetically striking build with refined acoustics.
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 Clione Limacina 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 Clione Limacina has an operating force of 58 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Kailh Clione Limacina has a pre-travel of 1.9 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Kailh Clione Limacina has a total travel distance of 4 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Kailh Clione Limacina 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 Clione Limacina 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 Clione Limacina include sound profile: Clacky, sound level: Low. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Kailh Clione Limacina 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 Clione Limacina lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: PC, stem: PA12, contact: Composite gold. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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