About This

• 【Pronounced Tactile Feedback — Feel Every Keystroke】 Kailh Box Whale Silent Switch delivers a pre-travel tactile bump with 60±10gf tactile force and 45±10gf operating force. The bump is clear and satisfying — not subtle, not mushy. You'll know exactly when each key activates. Smoother than traditional brown switches, it provides an immersive typing experience. Perfect for touch typists and anyone who loves mechanical confirmation.
• 【Deep Sea Level Silence — Never Disturb Others】 Featuring dual silent pad design with sound-absorbing pads on the bottom housing and both rails of the top cover, the Whale switch effectively eliminates bottom-out and rebound noise. Measured noise level below 35dB — quieter than most membrane keyboards. Whether you're gaming late at night, working in an open office, or typing in a shared dormitory, your keyboard won't be a distraction. 💬 User review: "The silencing is fantastic — and surprisingly, it doesn't feel mushy at all."
• 【BOX Structure + Circular Dust Wall — Rock Solid & Durable】 Powered by Kailh's patented BOX structure with circular dust wall design, offering dual dustproof and waterproof protection: ✅ Minimal stem wobble — every keystroke feels precise and controlled ✅ IP56 rated — withstands dust and unexpected spills ✅ 100 million keystroke lifespan — built to outlast your keyboard This is the hallmark advantage of Kailh's BOX series — unmatched by ordinary MX-style switches.
• 【Factory Pre-Lubed + Extended Spring — Ready Out of the Box】 Each Whale switch is factory pre-lubricated on stem rails, slider, and spring ends — eliminating leaf friction and spring ping. No time-consuming manual lubing required. Just install and type. The extended spring design provides more uniform pressure distribution and faster rebound compared to ordinary springs. The stem returns quickly during rapid keystrokes, reducing finger fatigue during long typing sessions. 💬 User feedback: "Very comfortable to use" for extended periods.
• 【RGB-Ready + Wide Compatibility】 The Whale switch features a high-transparency PC top cover and independent tapered light guide post, dramatically improving light transmission. Light is channeled directly upward, making your backlit keycaps brighter and more evenly illuminated. Standard 3-pin interface — compatible with most hot-swappable mechanical keyboards Cross stem design — fits all MX-style keycaps SMD/LED compatible — works with both RGB and single-color LED

Overview

• Operation Mode : ON-NONE-ON
• Contact Type : Normally Open
• Connector Type : Pin Header
• Brand : DRAOZA
• Switch Type : Tactile
• Terminal : Through Hole
• Material : Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
• Circuit Type : 3-way
• Mounting Type : Flush Mount
• Contact Material : Stainless Steel