Kailh BOX Black
LinearThe heavy BOX linear: 60 g with the sealed stem's dust protection and rock-steady keycaps. A favorite for people who type hard on messy desks.
Sound & feel
BOX Black brings the sealed-stem design to the heavy-linear segment: 60 g actuation over the family's shortened 1.8/3.6 mm travel. The stiff spring and stable box stem combine into one of the most planted-feeling strokes in the mid-price bracket.
Sonically it's a firm, clean clack with the BOX line's characteristic tightness; there is very little of the rattle or wobble noise looser designs contribute.
It's a practical pick for heavy typists, shared workstations, and anyone who has ever lost a keyboard to a spilled drink and refuses to repeat the experience.
Sound on this page is synthesized from the switch's published specs and community-documented character: an honest simulation, not a recording. We're progressively replacing simulations with our own studio recordings. How our sounds are made
Compare it
- Kailh BOX Black vs Cherry MX Black MX2A , or jump to Cherry MX Black MX2A
- Kailh BOX Black vs Gateron Black , or jump to Gateron Black
- Kailh BOX Black vs Kailh BOX Red , or jump to Kailh BOX Red
- Kailh BOX Black vs Gateron Ink Black V2 , or jump to Gateron Ink Black V2
Frequently asked questions
What does the Kailh BOX Black sound like?
firm, clean clack with no rattle. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.
Is the Kailh BOX Black good for gaming or typing?
As a linear switch with 60g actuation force and 1.8mm pre-travel, it suits fast, repeated presses, which is why linears are a common gaming pick. It types perfectly well too if you like a smooth, uninterrupted keystroke.
How heavy is the Kailh BOX Black?
60g actuation, 70g bottom-out (our estimate). Note that Kailh officially rates actuation force and publishes no bottom-out, so the bottom-out above is our derivation. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.