Well, since the Kailh Choc V2 Brown is a and the TTC Silent Brown V3 is a standard MX mechanical switch, the differences between them are so fundamental that it doesn't make much sense to compare them. They are not even compatible, requiring different PCBs or keycaps -- so they are usually not alternatives for the same keyboard. That said, here is a side-by-side spec rundown for you.
The Kailh Choc V2 Brown is a tactile with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (circular dust-proof MX shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 55g at 0.75mm. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.30mm. The 80g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. | The TTC Silent Brown V3 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof partial box shape). The tactile bump is 55g at 0.80mm. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by TTC. |
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| Name | Kailh Choc V2 Brown | TTC Silent Brown V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 3-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 Nylon | PA Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | circular dust-proof MX | dust-proof partial box |
| Spring | stainless steel | - |
| Tactile force | 55 g | 55 g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 80 g | 63.5 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.75 mm | 0.80 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.30 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.20 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | TTC |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the TTC Silent Brown V3 is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Kailh Choc V2 Brown can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh Choc V2 Brown and TTC Silent Brown V3 switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Kailh Choc V2 Brown force curve | TTC Silent Brown V3 force curve |
| No TTC Silent Brown V3 force curve available. |
