The Keygeek Little Elf and Kailh Calligraphy switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 42 g actuation, 50 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon PA6 vs LCP (lyquid crystal polymer)), bottom housing (Nylon PA12 vs LCP (lyquid crystal polymer)), stem material (U5 UPE vs MF (melamine formaldehyde)), spring (21 mm single-stage Japanese wire vs 20 mm single-stage extended KOS), total travel (3.60 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are only slightly similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Keygeek Little Elf is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA6 top housing, Nylon PA12 bottom housing, and U5 UPE stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Kailh Calligraphy is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) top housing, LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) bottom housing, and MF (melamine formaldehyde) stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kailh. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Keygeek Little Elf | Kailh Calligraphy |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA6 | LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA12 | LCP (lyquid crystal polymer) |
| Stem material | U5 UPE | MF (melamine formaldehyde) |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm single-stage Japanese wire | 20 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Actuation | 42 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 50 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Kailh |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Keygeek Little Elf is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Kailh Calligraphy can be found in multiple stores.
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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!
Comments on Keygeek Little Elf switches | Comments on Kailh Calligraphy switches |
The Keygeek Little Elf switch features a deep and thocky sound profile. The little elf is the deepest sounding among the Keygeek switches that come with the 7-sphere stem tip. Not only because of the unique stem design, but also because its stem and bottom housing are made of soft materials such as U5 and PA12, which dampen the overall volume and pitch. If you are looking for a deep and thocky sounding linear switch, these are the one – Unikeys. | The Calligraphy switch is definitely one of the most unique switches of 2025. Kailh went above and beyond, creating customized stem and housing molds just for the MF and LCP materials used to manufacture this switch. The results are nice. Calligraphy switches have a clean, loud, full, and clacky sound profile. These switches don't have any ticking or spring noise, not even a bit. Factory lubing is on point which makes them super smooth. Furthermore, they come with a satisfying scratchy and grainy feeling. They probably have the best non-Cherry scratch there is. Even better than Kailh BCP which was known for having the pleasing scratchy feeling – Unikeys. |
