K
LINEAR · 60g
Kailh Black 60g
My review of the Kailh Black 60g — a heavier POM-stem, nylon-housed linear with a deep sound and dirt-cheap price, built for typists who want real resistance.
Where to buy
60g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
4mm
Travel
total key travel
3.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
3/5
Noise level
thocky
How it feels
How it sounds
thocky Profile thocky
Noise level 3/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Is 60g heavy for a linear?
It's on the heavier side of mainstream. You get firm resistance and fewer accidental presses, which many typists prefer for accuracy, but fast gamers may find it tiring over long sessions.
Do these need lube?
Yes, ideally. The stock Kailh Black is a budget switch and benefits a lot from a hand-lube — it knocks back the light scratch and tightens up the already-deep sound.
What do they sound like?
Deep and thocky. The all-nylon housing absorbs higher frequencies, so the heavier bottom-out lands with a full, muted thud rather than a clack.
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