Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange switch
The Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange is a tactile mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard). The tactile bump is 70g at 0.20mm. The 65g actuation occurs at 1.10mm. The 95g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Designed by Novelkeys. Manufactured by Kailh.

Where to buy Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InputGear | DE | 0.37 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.43 USD | buy |
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 Speed Heavy Burnt Orange force curve

Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange data sheet
| Name | Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 3-pin |
| Top housing | |
| Bottom housing | |
| Stem | standard |
| Spring | |
| Tactile force | 70 g |
| Actuation | 65 g |
| Bottom-out | 95 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.20 mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.10 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | unknown |
| Designer | Novelkeys |
| Manufacturer | Kailh |
Comments on Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange switches
This custom-made switch is fitted with the same stem as the Speed Switch Series, now with a heavier spring and custom color. Just like the Speed Switches, these are made with 3.5 millimeters of total travel with 1.1 to 1.4 millimeters of pre-travel for a quicker actuation than standard switches. They also boast a 70 million lifetime click rating – Kailh.
Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82% | Cherry MX Grey (tactile) tactile, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 68/99.9gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Cherry MX1A Clear tactile, 3-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/90gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Kailh Super Speed Copper tactile, 3-pin, //, 38/60gF, 1.1/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard). The tactile bump being around 70g at 0.20mm. The 65g actuation occuring at 1.10mm. The 95g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. — similar to the Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange.