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TACTILE · 60g
tactile medium-thocky Kailh

Kailh Choc Brown Low Profile

The Kailh Choc Brown 60g low-profile tactile is heavier than most browns. My take on its bump, scratch, wobble and where it works on slim boards.

3.5/5
3.5 3.5 · our rating
60g
Actuation
1.5mm pre-travel
3mm
Travel
total key travel
2.5/5
Wobble
lower is better
3/5
Noise level
medium-thocky

How it feels

Wobble stability rock-solid → loose 5.0
Cleanness glass-smooth → scratchy 5.0

How it sounds

medium-thocky
Profile medium-thocky
Noise level 3/5
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

Is the Choc Brown heavy for a brown switch?

Yes. At a 60g actuation it is on the heavy side for a tactile brown, though the short low-profile travel makes it feel a little lighter in practice than the number implies.

Does it use MX keycaps?

No. This is a Kailh Choc low-profile switch, so it is not compatible with standard MX-style keycaps — you need Choc-specific low-profile caps.

Is it smooth out of the box?

Honestly, not very. Stock Choc tactiles tend to be a touch scratchy with some stem wobble, so they benefit from careful boards and realistic expectations.

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