Kailh Super Speed White is a clicky mechanical switch from Kailh released in May 2023 with a 48 gf operating force and 1.1 mm pre-travel, 3.5 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 White
Kailh
Kaihua Electronics
Super Speed Series
White / Translucent Smoke
May 20, 2023
Available
Mechanical
Clicky
MX
3-pin
35 ± 5 gf
48 ± 10 gf
55 ± 10 gf
50 ± 10 gf
1.1 ± 0.25 mm
3.5 ± 0.4 mm
0.80 mm
No
No
No
No
Clicky
Standard MX
No
Loud
Clicky
PC
PA66
POM
Extended
20.50 mm
55 gf
Translucent
Dry factory build to ensure rapid click-bar reset and crisp snap
No
No
At least 70 M cycles
3
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Composite gold
Editor's Note: The Kailh Super Speed White is a competitive esports switch combining rapid actuation mechanics with an audible click-bar mechanism. Featuring an ultra-short 1.1mm pre-travel distance and a 20.5mm extended spring, it triggers instant keystroke registration with snappy rebound for high-APM gaming titles. Actuating at 48gf across 3.5mm total travel, its translucent polycarbonate top and durable nylon base provide loud, tactile auditory confirmation without input lag.
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 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 Super Speed White has an operating force of 48 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Kailh Super Speed White has a pre-travel of 1.10 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Kailh Super Speed White has a total travel distance of 3.50 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Kailh Super Speed White lists tactile force: 50 gf, tactile position: 0.80 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Kailh Super Speed White 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.
No. The Kailh Super Speed 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 Super Speed White include sound profile: Clicky, sound level: Loud. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Kailh Super Speed White 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 White 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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