K
CLICKY · 46g
Kailh White Owl
The Kailh White Owl is a light 46g clicky switch with a sharp BOX click bar and tactile bump. My take on its sound, feel, and who it suits.
46g
Actuation
1.8mm pre-travel
3.6mm
Travel
total key travel
3.5/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
5/5
Noise level
clacky
How it feels
How it sounds
clacky Profile clacky
Noise level 5/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
How heavy is the Kailh White Owl?
It actuates at 46g, which is light for a clicky switch. That keeps the click bar feeling snappy rather than fatiguing over a long session.
Is this a loud switch?
Yes. The BOX-style click bar produces a sharp, high-pitched click on both the downstroke and the release, so it is not an office-friendly choice.
Does the White Owl need lube?
You can't lube the click bar without killing the click, so leave it stock. A touch of grease on the rails is the most I'd do, and even that is optional.
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