Kailh Choc Switch
This became around 2016, and became very popular around 2019.
It is a low-profile switch. Actuation travel is 1.5 mm. They have different models that are {linear, tactile, clicky}.
Kailh Choc Switch teardown
Dec 10, 2016
Chyrosran22
Chyrosran22
Aug 8, 2017
Choc Switch Spec
Heavy Choc Switches
Note: Choc red is 50g. Cherry MX Red is 45g.
Linear Light Choc Switches
You can buy light choc switches from mkultra at https://mkultra.click/choc-switches
| Color | Type | Actuation Force | Actuation Travel | Total Travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White ⬜ | Clicky | 60±10gf | 1.5±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
| Brown 🟫 | Tactile | 60±10gf | 1.5±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
| Red 🟥 | Linear | 50±10gf | 1.5±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
| Black ⬛ | Linear | 60±10gf | 1.5±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
| Pro Red 🟥 | Linear | 35±10gf | 1.5±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
| gChoc* | Linear | 20±10gf | 1.5±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
| Robin | Clicky | 57±10gf | 1.5±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
| Silver | Linear | 40±10gf | 1.5±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
| Pink* | Linear | 20±10gf | 1.5±0.5mm | 3.0±0.5mm |
* The Pink switch is a recolor of the Light Blue (gChoc) switch. The light blue (gChoc) switch is no longer being manufactured.
Mkultra Choc Switch Tester
Keyboards Using Choc Switch
For example
Keycaps for Choc V1 Switch
- MBK (Max Burger Keycap) keycap, spherical top. POM plastic.
- MBK convex keycap, convex top. POM plastic.
- MCC (MoErgo Choc Cylindrical) keycap, cylindrical top. POM plastic
see also Glove80 Keyboard
Kailh Choc V2 Switch
The Kailh Choc V2 Switch came out on 2020-03. It is a low-profile switch with a Cherry MX compatible stem. (so that keycaps for Cherry MX can be used.) [see Cute Keycaps]
