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Offline TeacherGeek

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Kailh Box Brown vs Red
« on: Sun, 12 May 2019, 23:16:16 »
I know it's tactile vs not but I haven't got much information about how tactile are the browns.

Anyone got any idea?

Offline Lensibne

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Re: Kailh Box Brown vs Red
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 12 May 2019, 23:22:27 »
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Re: Kailh Box Brown vs Red
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 13 May 2019, 00:05:30 »
I know it's tactile vs not but I haven't got much information about how tactile are the browns.

Anyone got any idea?

They're about like a cherry brown or gateron brown.  Very small bump.  I feel the non-box brown bump is actually a bit larger. 

Offline rajendra82

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Re: Kailh Box Brown vs Red
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 13 May 2019, 00:21:40 »
The first mechanical keyboard I bought has Box Browns. I find them acceptable, but not satisfying. IMO, they are still far better than red, or any other linear switch, which I think are boring. The box browns have a sharp tactile bump. It feels crunchy rather than lumpy like MX Brown. The bump is distinctly non linear, but also a bit harsh, and somewhat easy to miss when hammering the keys. I found my perfect switch soon after my dissatisfaction with Box Browns, and it's Box Jade. That switch features the most wonderful tactility i have yet felt in an MX form factor. It's like clicking a ball point pen open and closed with every key press. The resistance just builds and builds, and then the switch engages, clicks, and drops off. I find this incredibly satisfying.
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Offline TeacherGeek

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Re: Kailh Box Brown vs Red
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 13 May 2019, 01:51:04 »
The first mechanical keyboard I bought has Box Browns. I find them acceptable, but not satisfying. IMO, they are still far better than red, or any other linear switch, which I think are boring. The box browns have a sharp tactile bump. It feels crunchy rather than lumpy like MX Brown. The bump is distinctly non linear, but also a bit harsh, and somewhat easy to miss when hammering the keys. I found my perfect switch soon after my dissatisfaction with Box Browns, and it's Box Jade. That switch features the most wonderful tactility i have yet felt in an MX form factor. It's like clicking a ball point pen open and closed with every key press. The resistance just builds and builds, and then the switch engages, clicks, and drops off. I find this incredibly satisfying.

Ah thanks. I have Kailh Box whites and I really enjoy them. I have the option to get a few more switches so deciding on what I want.