Kailh Super Speed Red is a linear mechanical switch from Kailh released in May 2023 with a 37 gf operating force and 1.8 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 70 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 Super Speed Red
Kailh
Kaihua Electronics
Super Speed Series
Cherry Red / Translucent Smoke
May 20, 2023
Mechanical
Linear
MX
3-pin
30 ± 5 gf
37 ± 10 gf
48 ± 10 gf
1.8 ± 0.5 mm
4 ± 0.4 mm
No
No
No
No
Standard MX
No
Low
Clacky
PC
PA66
POM
Extended
20.50 mm
48 gf
Translucent
Factory pre-lubed on POM stem guide rails and 20.5mm spring
No
Yes
At least 70 M cycles
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Composite gold
The Kailh Super Speed Red is a tournament-focused linear switch tuned for quick reaction times and rapid movement inputs. With actuation occurring at an early 1.1mm of travel, keystrokes register with minimal downward finger motion. Sound tests reveal an immediate, crisp bottom-out tap that sounds clean across low-profile and standard keyboards alike. The light spring weight lets fingers dance across movement keys effortlessly without accumulating fatigue during long gaming sessions. Tightly fitted box stem walls keep keycaps stable and secure even when keys are hammered off-center. Pairing this switch with an aluminum plate inside a compact gaming board delivers maximum speed and responsive handling.
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 Super Speed Red 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 Super Speed Red has an operating force of 37 gf. That is a light switch feel suited to users who prefer easy keypresses.
The Kailh Super Speed Red has a pre-travel of 1.8 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Kailh Super Speed Red has a total travel distance of 4 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Kailh Super Speed Red 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 Super Speed Red 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 Super Speed Red include sound profile: Clacky, sound level: Low. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Kailh Super Speed Red is rated for At least 70 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The Kailh Super Speed Red lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: PA66, stem: POM, contact: Composite gold. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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