Kailh BOX White switch
The Kailh BOX White is a clicky mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof box). It features a stainless steel spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Kailh.
Where to buy Kailh BOX White switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh BOX White switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.33 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.33 USD | sold out | |
| RGBKeys | NL | 44.21 EUR / 120 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | sold out | |
| Mechboards | UK | 3.80 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.50 USD | sold out |
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 BOX White force curve

Kailh BOX White data sheet
| Name | Kailh BOX White |
|---|---|
| Type | clicky |
| Footprint | 3-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM dust-proof box |
| Spring | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Kailh |
Kailh BOX White alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Kailh BOX White, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | Kailh BOX V2 White (PCB mount) clicky, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/55gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Kailh Choc (V2) Blue clicky, 3-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 50/55gF, 1.3/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Kailh Speed Gold clicky, 3-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 1.4/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Kailh Box Jade clicky, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Gateron Phantom Blue clicky, 3-pin, Ink/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.3/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Cherry MX2A Blue (Plate-mount RGB) clicky, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.2/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Cherry MX2A Blue (PCB-mount RGB) clicky, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.2/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Cherry MX2A Blue clicky, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.2/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Akko Creamy Cyan clicky, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 50/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Kailh Box Navy clicky, 3-pin, PC/PA66/POM, 75/90gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Gateron KS-9 Blue clicky, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 60/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for clicky mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof box). The 45g actuation occuring at 1.80mm. The 55g bottom-out being at around 3.60mm. No factory lubing. — similar to the Kailh BOX White.