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Compare Kailh Calligraphy Linear vs Xuan Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Kailh Calligraphy Linear and Kailh Xuan Tactile and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Kailh Calligraphy Linear
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KAILH Xuan Tactile

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  • Released in 2025
  • Linear actuation type
  • 47g actuation force
  • 55g bottom-out force
  • 3.8mm total travel
  • High-Pitched, Clacky, Poppy, sound profile
  • Standard, Long spring
  • 20mm spring
  • Stainless Steel spring material
  • Released in 2026
  • Tactile actuation type
  • 45g actuation force
  • 58g bottom-out force
  • 3.6mm total travel
  • Clacky, High-Pitched sound profile
  • Long spring
  • 21.5mm spring

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:64.9
  • Materials:54.8
  • Finish:83.9

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:61.4
  • Materials:49.9
  • Finish:84.8
Name
Kailh Calligraphy Linear
Name
Kailh Xuan Tactile
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
47g
Actuation force
45g
Bottom out force
55g
Bottom out force
58g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
3.8mm
Total travel
3.6mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
LCP
Top Housing Material
LCP
Bottom Housing Material
LCP
Bottom Housing Material
LCP
Stem Material
Melamine
Stem Material
Melamine
Sound profile
High-Pitched
Sound profile
Clacky
Spring type
Standard, Long
Spring type
Long
Spring length
20mm
Spring length
21.5mm
Spring material
Stainless Steel
Spring material
-
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
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