Kailh Box White vs Cherry MX Blue
Verdict: The Box White's click bar is crisper and more consistent with less wobble and a lighter, shorter action; the MX Blue is the louder, longer-travel original.
Spec wins
| Spec | Kailh Box White | Cherry MX Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | clicky | clicky |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Cherry |
| Force & travel | ||
| Actuation force | 45g | 50g |
| Bottom-out force | 55g | 60g |
| Pre-travel | 1.8mm | 2.2mm |
| Total travel | 3.6mm | 4mm |
| Feel & sound | ||
| Sound profile | clacky | clacky |
| Smoothness | 3.0/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Wobble (lower better) | 1.5/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price / switch | — | — |