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Off-centre keypresses are more or less the same as the BOX Navy. They show minor inconsistencies at very slow keypresses, but surprisingly, no scratchiness. See the sound test above for more, but I LOVE the metallic crunch. It’s far less “tappy” than Cherry MX Blues. Much more substantial. I have been using Kailh Box Jade switches for a while now and I have to say, I love them! They are so smooth and responsive, making typing a joy. I never have to worry about missed keystrokes or accidental key presses with these switches. Kailh Box Jade switches are a variation of Kailh Box switches, with a jade green stem. Kailh Box switches are considered tactile, meaning that they provide a noticeable bump when actuated. In terms of topping out and bottoming out feeling, the Cherry MX Blues do marginally outpace the Kailh Box Mute Jades, though this is not entirely surprising given the hobby’s general fondness for Cherry nylon housings.
Kailh Box Jade Switches are a brand of keyboard switch that originated in China. The company was founded in 2004, and originally produced Cherry MX clones. Kailh Box Jade Switches are now a subsidiary of Kailh, which also produces Cherry MX switches. I liked them both, but I bought enough Jades to cover a board so those were going to be the ones I tried first. In terms of overall sound, while the Kailh Pro Light Greens are slightly higher pitched than that of the Mute Jades, they are surprisingly similar in terms of overall volume and the closest comparison out of this initial comparison list.Plus, they are quiet enough that I can type without disturbing others. Overall, I would highly recommend Kailh Box Jade switches to anyone looking for an amazing typing experience! Gaming experience Kailh Speed switches are perfect for those who don’t like linear switches, but still want a competitive advantage when gaming. In this image, the highlighted section covers my initial speaking and then the typing. The last third is when I was both speaking and typing and is not used for the statistics.
The feel of Kailh Box Jade switches is also quite unique. They have a very heavy spring pressure, which makes them a bit difficult to press at first. However, this provides a very tactile sensation that some users enjoy. Typing experience My best explanation for how I forgot to mention the weight of the Box Jades until now is that it is something I never needed to adapt to. With some of the other switches I could feel their heaviness and needed to adapt a little to it, but I cannot recall needing to do so for these. I quite possibly still did, but also found them comfortable to type on from the beginning and am interested in tactile switches that may offer sharp tactility as well. Kailh BOX switches are really cool. They have a different stem design which makes them feel more stable and wobble a little bit less. The Speed switches have a shorter actuation distance which is supposed to boost your reaction time when gaming.This force amount is pretty standard for switches and it won’t be too light or heavy, right down the middle in terms of heaviness. The Kailh BOX Switch Color In the real world, they feel a little heavy to actuate, but they take less effort to use compared to the BOX Navy as the Jades have a lighter spring – the same ones present on the Kailh BOX White. The Kailh clone switch is the most boring switch offered by Kailh and I would recommend you skip them and look at some of the cooler switches offered (just my opinion, of course). The Kailh Box Jade Switch has a reputation for being very smooth and having a quiet operation. They are often compared to the Cherry MX Brown switch, which is also known for its smooth feel and quiet operation. I created a scene and a profile in OBS Studio that captures both the recording microphone and the headset microphone to two separate streams, and then I duplicated the device captures to add the RNNoise filter. This allows me to have four separate streams, two per microphone with one being an unfiltered version and the other being with just RNNoise enabled. With an FFmpeg script I have the video removed from the recording, the audio converted to FLAC, and the audio made mono. (OBS Studio seems to only be able to record in stereo, even when the source is mono.)
I made another change to my procedure by having another period of time at the end when I am speaking and typing at the same time. The reason is because I had observed RNNoise was able to remove fan noise while I was speaking when I was first testing it for my recordings, however long ago. I wanted to discover if it would be able to remove the sound of the Box Jades like it did the fan noise, which seemed like the fan was not there (something I will certainly enjoy in the Summer months). First though I want to share the results of the first sound tests, from shortly after I installed the switches. As usual I have uploaded the audio files to GitHub so they can be viewed: Custom-Keyboard-Files/@Switches/Kailh Box Jade/NK65. They’re not bad by any means–but they’re just not in the same league as the Box Jades–and many keyboard enthusiasts shy away from them for this reason. Coming to the second sound test recording with OBS Studio and RNNoise, I want to first state that when I listen to when I am speaking and typing with RNNoise enabled I can still hear the Box Jades, but they are clearly and significantly muffled compared to the unfiltered version. Regarding the stem wobble, it is also no surprise to many people that the Kailh Box Mute Jades also beat out the Cherry MX Blue switches in both N/S and E/W directions. TTC BrotherOverall, I wouldn’t select these as a purely gaming switch. But it did perform beautifully throughout my testing and I’d be happy to give them another run with more games. Final Score = 43/50 (86%) Kailh is a company based out of China, so they are able to produce switches at a very low cost and undercut brands such as Cherry MX who are based out of Germany. According to NovelKeys, these switches have an actuation force of 50g at 1.8mm, a peak tactile force of 70g and bottom-out force of 65g at 3.6mm.
When it comes to gaming keyboards, there are a few different switch types that are popular among gamers. Kailh Box Jade Switches and Cherry MX Blues are two of the most common. Both switches have their pros and cons, so it can be tough to decide which one is right for you.
Review:
For the Arctis 7 headset recording, my voice clipped and so it went to 0 dB while the typing peaked at -17.944 dB. This difference in peaks is not too far from that with the recording mic, but the contrast results are quite different. While my voice was at -23.19 RMS dB, my typing was at -50.38 RMS dB, producing a difference of 27.19 RMS dB. Undoubtedly the headset mic's proximity to my mouth helps it here. On-centre keypresses are ultra-smooth with zero scratchiness or inconsistencies present in any of the switches. It is completely identical to its heavier counter-part, the Kailh BOX Navy. To keep Kailh Box Jade Switches performing at their best, it’s important to clean them regularly. Here are some tips for keeping your switches clean: This is a big downside for keyboard enthusiasts, as lubing your switches is one of the best upgrades you can make to your mechanical keyboard. Heavier switches are better for gaming because they offer more resistance and require more force to activate. Lighter switches are better for typing because they’re easier to press down and don’t require as much force.
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