Kailh Choc Round Blue Clicky Switches

This low-profile clicky switch suits users who want a tactile and audible typing experience with a shorter key travel. It fits keyboards designed for low-profile MX-stem keycaps and is good for typists who prefer a noticeable click and light actuation force. It is less ideal for quiet office environments or users seeking smooth, silent switches.

Feel & Sound

• Delivers a distinct click bar sound, providing clear auditory feedback on each keypress.
• Offers a tactile bump with a 48g actuation force, making keypresses feel responsive without requiring heavy force.
• Low-profile design results in shorter travel, which can speed up typing but reduces the traditional mechanical key feel.

Actuation Characteristics

• Pre-travel of 1.3mm allows for quick key activation, suitable for fast typists.
• Total travel of 3.2mm is shorter than standard switches, which may affect bottom-out feedback.
• Force variance of 10 cN means some variation in keypress resistance across units is possible.

Build Quality & Compatibility

• Constructed with polycarbonate housing and a POM stem, providing durability and consistent performance.
• PCB mount with five pins ensures stable installation but is not plate mount compatible.
• Not compatible with LED backlighting, limiting use in illuminated keyboards.
• Compatible with low-profile MX-stem keycaps, which are thinner than standard keycaps.

Modification Potential & Trade-offs

• Comes unlubed, so users seeking smoother or quieter operation may need to apply lubrication.
• Click bar design can produce a sharper sound that some may find too loud or harsh in quiet settings.
• Unknown how well it responds to modifications like filming or spring swaps.

Use Cases

• Well suited for typists who want tactile and audible feedback with a low-profile form factor.
• Less ideal for gaming where silent or linear switches are preferred.
• Not recommended for office environments requiring quiet operation.