Clicky

Kailh BOX Navy Switch

Kailh Clicky 3-pin
At a glance

Key specifications

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

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

Sound & feel

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

Sound profile

BOX Navy is a heavy clicky tactile switch built around Kailh’s thick click bar. Its 60±15gf operating force and 95±15gf tactile force make each press intentionally resistant and audible; the keyboard, keycaps, plate, and desk setup still shape the final sound.

Kailh BOX Navy Switch — sound profile
Kailh BOX Navy 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

Heavy-handed typists
Users who want very strong tactile resistance
Clicky builds where deliberate keypresses are preferred

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 Navy Switch — Why choose the Navy character
FEEL DIRECTION

Why choose the Navy character

BOX Navy combines a thick click bar with 60±15gf operating force and 95±15gf tactile force. It is worth considering when a heavy, resistant press and an audible click are the point of the build rather than a trade-off to minimise.

The keyboard around it will still influence final volume and tone.

  • 60±15gf operating force
  • 95±15gf tactile force
  • Loud thick-click sound
Navy is for a deliberately heavy clicky experience.
WHAT MATTERS

A heavy clicky mechanism with a clear result

The BOX housing and thick click bar serve Navy’s firm tactile-and-click response. The practical outcome is a more resistant press that rewards deliberate typing, not a generic construction story.

This is a mechanical clicky switch for buyers who want feedback to remain prominent through a session.

  • SMD LED support
  • MX-style stem
Construction supports a heavy clicky response.
Kailh BOX Navy Switch — A heavy clicky mechanism with a clear result
Kailh BOX Navy Switch — Check three-pin fit before a full build
BUILD FIT

Check three-pin fit before a full build

BOX Navy uses a three-pin MX-style footprint. Check the PCB footprint, hot-swap socket, plate clearance, and LED arrangement before choosing a full-build quantity.

Once fit is confirmed, choose 10, 35, or 70 switches from the board’s actual switch count and any desired spares.

  • 3-pin footprint
  • Available in 10-, 35- and 70-switch packs
Confirm three-pin MX fit first.
HOW TO CHOOSE

Navy or Jade?

Compared with BOX Jade, Navy asks for more force at the start and through its tactile event. Choose Navy when that heavier resistance is desirable; choose Jade when you want a similarly clicky direction with less force.

Choose another switch when quiet use, light repeated presses, or linear travel matters more than a strong click.

  • Jade: 50±15gf operating
  • Navy: 60±15gf operating
  • Distinct products due to force difference
Navy is the heavier Thick Clicky decision.
Kailh BOX Navy Switch — Navy or Jade?
Decision support

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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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KailhTactile
Type
Clicky
Clicky
Clicky
Tactile
Operating Force
60
50
45±15
45±10
Bottom-out Force
Total Travel
3.6
3.6
3.6±0.3
3.6±0.3
Sound Profile
Loud, weighty thick-click
Loud, crisp thick-click
Loud
Medium
Factory Lubed
No
No
No
Yes
Mount
3-pin
3-pin
5-pin
5-pin
Stem Material
POM
POM
POM
POM
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Structured product data

Detailed specifications

General

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

Performance

Operating force
60
Pre-travel
1.8
Total travel
3.6
Sound profile
Loud, weighty thick-click
Typing feel
Very heavy, deliberate and strongly tactile; best suited to users who intentionally want more resistance than BOX Jade.

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 Navy 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 Navy is a very heavy clicky mechanical keyboard switch in Kailh’s Thick Clicky BOX family. It uses a thick click bar for strong tactile feedback and a loud click, and its high force is the main reason it is positioned separately from BOX Jade.
BOX Navy uses 60±15gf operating force and 95±15gf tactile force, with 1.8±0.3mm pre-travel and 3.6±0.3mm total travel. That makes Navy materially heavier than Jade.
Kailh BOX Navy uses a 3-pin footprint and MX-style stem.
BOX Navy 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. Professional and community reviews commonly describe Navy as extremely tactile and heavy, and some users report fatigue during long sessions. This is an experience tendency rather than a guaranteed outcome, but users who prefer light switches should approach Navy cautiously.
The product uses SMD LED support. Actual lighting visibility still depends on the keyboard PCB, LED position, plate and keycaps.

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