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TACTILE · 42g
Kailh Canary
The Kailh Canary 42g is a light tactile with a big 60g bump, full POM housing and factory lube. My take on its feel, sound and ideal use.
Where to buy
42g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
4mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
3/5
Noise level
medium-thocky
How it feels
How it sounds
medium-thocky Profile medium-thocky
Noise level 3/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
How heavy is the Canary's tactile bump?
The spring actuates around 42g but the tactile force peaks near 60g, so you get a noticeably strong bump on a light overall spring — a satisfying, poppy contrast.
Does the full POM housing change the sound?
Yes. POM top and bottom housing plus a POM stem give a smooth, slightly deep, self-lubricating feel and a rounded tone rather than a sharp clack.
Is it smooth out of the box?
It ships factory lubed and the POM-on-POM construction is naturally slick, so it is one of the smoother tactiles you can get without modding.
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