Clicky

Kailh BOX Jade Switch

Kailh Clicky 3-pin
At a glance

Key specifications

The most important verified numbers for this product, shown before the deeper sections.

50 gfOperating force
3.6 mmTotal travel
ClickySwitch type
3-pinMount
NoFactory lubed
POMStem material
Loud, crisp thick-clickSound profile
Character

Sound & feel

How this product sounds and feels to type on, described in plain terms.

Sound profile

BOX Jade is a clicky tactile switch built around Kailh’s thick click bar. Its 50±15gf operating force and 75±15gf tactile force create deliberate feedback with an audible click; the surrounding keyboard still affects the final sound.

Kailh BOX Jade Switch — sound profile
Kailh BOX Jade Switch — typing feel

Typing feel

Sound, tactility and fatigue can vary with the keyboard, plate, keycaps and user preference.

Fit & build

Compatibility & build notes

What to check before ordering, and how the build is put together.

Clicky 3-pin PCB Mount POM Stem

Compatibility

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 mount — confirm PCB and plate support for your board.

Build notes

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

Fit & trade-offs

Decide quickly whether this product fits your build

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

Consider alternatives if you prefer

A different switch type

If you need tactile feedback or a silent build, compare other families.

A specific force target

Pick a switch whose operating force matches your preference.

Another build use case

Match the product to how and where you actually type.

Sizing help

How many switches do you need?

Switch count depends on your keyboard's layout. The typical ranges below are a starting point — the exact number depends on the specific model and any extra keys.

60% 61 – 68 keys
Recommended 65% 66 – 75 keys
75% 81 – 88 keys
TKL 87 – 92 keys
Full-size 104 – 110 keys

This product is available in packs of 10 / 35 / 70 switches — pick a pack that covers your layout with a small margin for testing or replacements.

Exact switch count depends on keyboard model / layout (and any novelties or extra keys). Always confirm against your board's official key count before ordering.

Product deep dive

Understand the product before you choose it

Focused sections explain the details buyers care about, supported by the product's specification data.

Kailh BOX Jade Switch — A lively clicky tactile direction
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.
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 Jade Switch — What the BOX design contributes
Kailh BOX Jade Switch — Fit a three-pin switch correctly
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.
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.
Kailh BOX Jade Switch — Jade or Navy?
Decision support

Compare Kailh BOX Jade Switch with realistic alternatives

The goal is to make the key trade-offs visible: weight, travel, stock preparation, sound direction, and the type of user each product serves best.

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Type
Clicky
Clicky
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
50
45±15
45±10
55 gf
Bottom-out Force
62 gf
Total Travel
3.6
3.6±0.3
3.6±0.3
3.2 mm
Sound Profile
Loud, crisp thick-click
Loud
Medium
Pronounced tactile pop with a full, slightly deep bottom-out
Factory Lubed
No
No
Yes
No
Mount
3-pin
5-pin
5-pin
3-pin
Stem Material
POM
POM
POM
POM
Best For
Structured product data

Detailed specifications

General

Brand
Kailh
Switch type
Clicky
Mount
3-pin
Factory lubed
No

Performance

Operating force
50
Pre-travel
1.8
Total travel
3.6
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.

Construction

Stem material
POM
Top housing
PC
Bottom housing
Nylon PA66

Compatibility

PCB mount
3-pin
In the box

What's in the box

Exactly what ships with this product. The switch count and color update with the options you select.

Kailh BOX Jade Switch — what’s in the box
Selected pack
70 switchs
  • Included switches70 switchs
  • Selected color
Product-specific FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to the questions that most often decide a purchase.

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.
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.
Kailh BOX Jade uses a 3-pin footprint and MX-style stem.
This BOX Jade version is not factory-lubed.
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.
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.
The product uses SMD LED support. Actual lighting visibility still depends on the keyboard PCB, LED position, plate and keycaps.

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