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02 / THE ESSENTIALS

Kailh BOX Jade Switch at a Glance

50 gf
Operating force
1.8 mm
Pre-travel
3.6 mm
Total travel
3-pin
Mount

Compatibility & build notes

BOX Jade uses a 3-pin MX-style footprint. Hot-swap use still depends on the keyboard socket, plate and PCB design.

Available in 10-, 35- and 70-switch packs. Other retailers may list larger packs.

3-pin footprint Available in 10-, 35- and 70-switch packs

Construction

Operating force50 gf
Pre-travel1.8 mm
Total travel3.6 mm
Mount3-pin

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Type Clicky Type Clicky
Operating force 50 Operating force 45±15
Pre-travel 1.8 Pre-travel 1.8±0.4
Total travel 3.6 Total travel 3.6±0.3
Mount 3-pin Mount 5-pin
Factory lube No Factory lube No

Detailed specifications

Brand
Kailh
Switch Type
Clicky
Operating Force
50 gf
Pre-travel
1.8 mm
Total Travel
3.6 mm
Stem Material
POM
Top Housing
PC
Bottom Housing
Nylon PA66
Factory Lubed
No
Mount
3-pin
Sound Profile
Loud, crisp thick-click
Typing Feel
Pronounced, crisp clicky tactility with lower spring weight than BOX Navy; still a deliberate and relatively firm typing feel.

Good to Know

A strong fit if you want

  • Typists who want strong click feedback
  • Clicky-focused custom keyboard builds
  • Users who want a lighter Thick Clicky option than BOX Navy

Trade-offs and compatibility checks

  • Firm for users accustomed to light switches
  • Strong tactility may be tiring for some users
  • This version is 3-pin; check board compatibility
Kailh BOX Jade Switch thick clicky typing character

FEEL DIRECTION

A lively clicky tactile direction

BOX Jade combines a thick click bar with a 50±15gf operating force and 75±15gf tactile force. The result is pronounced feedback and an audible click for buyers who want each press to feel and sound deliberate.

Final volume and tone still change with the keyboard, keycaps, plate, and desk setup.

  • 50±15gf operating force
  • 75±15gf tactile force
  • Loud thick-click sound

Choose Jade for a strong, audible clicky press.

Kailh BOX Jade Switch POM stem and housing construction

WHAT MATTERS

What the BOX design contributes

The BOX housing and thick click bar are central to Jade’s clicky identity. Their practical value is a deliberate tactile-and-click response, rather than a long list of construction details.

This is a mechanical clicky switch for builders who want feedback to be part of the typing experience.

  • SMD LED support
  • MX-style stem

Construction serves the clicky experience.

Kailh BOX switch underside and contact detail

BUILD FIT

Fit a three-pin switch correctly

BOX Jade uses a three-pin MX-style footprint. Check the PCB footprint, hot-swap socket, plate clearance, and LED arrangement before committing to a full set.

Choose 10, 35, or 70 switches only after counting the board’s required positions.

  • 3-pin footprint
  • Available in 10-, 35- and 70-switch packs

Verify three-pin MX fit before selecting quantity.

Kailh BOX Jade and BOX Navy force comparison

HOW TO CHOOSE

Jade or Navy?

Choose Jade when you want the Thick Clicky family’s strong feedback with less resistance than Navy. It remains firm and loud, but Navy is the heavier choice for buyers who specifically want more resistance.

Choose another switch if low noise, light weighting, or uninterrupted linear travel is the priority.

  • Jade: 50±15gf operating
  • Navy: 60±15gf operating
  • Distinct products due to force difference

Jade is the lighter Thick Clicky choice.

Questions about Kailh BOX Jade Switch

What type of switch is Kailh BOX Jade?

Kailh BOX Jade is a clicky mechanical keyboard switch in Kailh’s Thick Clicky BOX family. It uses a thick click bar to create pronounced tactile feedback and a loud click. BOX Jade is its own product because its force specification differs materially from BOX Navy.

How heavy is Kailh BOX Jade?

BOX Jade uses 50±15gf operating force and 75±15gf tactile force, with 1.8±0.3mm pre-travel and 3.6±0.3mm total travel. It is the lighter of the Jade/Navy pair, but still intentionally clicky and tactile.

Is Kailh BOX Jade 3-pin or 5-pin?

Kailh BOX Jade uses a 3-pin footprint and MX-style stem.

Is Kailh BOX Jade factory lubed?

This BOX Jade version is not factory-lubed.

How is BOX Jade different from BOX Navy?

BOX Navy is the heavier option. BOX Navy is listed at 60±15gf operating / 95±15gf tactile, while BOX Jade is 50±15gf operating / 75±15gf tactile. Both share the Thick Clicky concept and similar travel.

Is BOX Jade good for gaming?

It can be used for gaming, but it is not a light or speed-focused switch. Its strong click and tactility may suit users who like deliberate feedback, while others may find it tiring for rapid repeated inputs. Gaming suitability is preference-dependent rather than an official performance claim.

Does Kailh BOX Jade support RGB lighting?

The product uses SMD LED support. Actual lighting visibility still depends on the keyboard PCB, LED position, plate and keycaps.