K
LINEAR · 45g
Kailh Box Chinese Red 45g
The Kailh Box Chinese Red 45g is a light, dustproof BOX linear that is cheap and stable but unremarkable — fine as filler, outclassed by better Box linears.
Where to buy
45g
Actuation
1.8mm pre-travel
3.6mm
Travel
total key travel
3.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
How it feels
How it sounds
clacky Profile clacky
Noise level —
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Is the Chinese Red worth buying?
Only as cheap filler. It is a functional light linear with the usual BOX stability, but it brings nothing special in feel or sound to justify choosing it over a Box Red or Box Black.
How heavy is it?
Light — around 45g actuation, in the same ballpark as most red-style linears, so it is easy to press but not especially fatigue-fighting.
Does lube help?
A 205g0 pass cleans up the slight stock texture, but if you are going to lube budget switches anyway, start from a better-feeling base switch.
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