Kailh Choc V2 Red
LinearThe low-profile switch that accepts normal keycaps: Choc V2 keeps the slim housing but swaps the two-post mount for an MX cross stem. Bridging two ecosystems in one switch.
Sound & feel
Choc V2 answers the biggest complaint about the original Choc: keycap choice. By fitting an MX-style cross stem to the low-profile housing, V2 lets slim boards use the vast universe of standard MX keycaps instead of the small Choc-specific catalog.
The compromise is height. An MX cap on a V2 sits taller than a true Choc cap on V1, giving back some of the low-profile advantage. Feel stays shallow and direct at 50 g, the same operating force Kailh's datasheet gives the V1. The geometry is what shifted: V2 actuates earlier at 1.3 mm and bottoms out at 3.2 mm, against V1's 1.5 mm and 3.0 mm. The sound picks up some extra body from the larger caps it carries.
Note that V1 and V2 use different footprints; boards support one or the other. V2 shines in slim boards for people invested in MX keycap sets, while the ergo hardcore mostly stays with V1.
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
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Kailh Choc V2 Red sound like?
shallow clack with a touch more body than V1. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications.
Is the Kailh Choc V2 Red good for gaming or typing?
As a linear switch with 50g actuation force and 1.3mm 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 Choc V2 Red?
50g actuation. Note that Kailh officially rates actuation force. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.