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product_id: 67392234
title: "Kailh Box Switch Tester Mechanical Keyboards Retooled Sampler 9-Key Switch Testing Tool, with Keycap Puller and 18 O Rings, Navy Jade White Red Black Brown Yellow Blue Orange Switches"
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# Transparent acrylic base for clear switch ID 9 distinct Kailh BOX switches Includes keycap puller + 18 O-rings Kailh Box Switch Tester Mechanical Keyboards Retooled Sampler 9-Key Switch Testing Tool, with Keycap Puller and 18 O Rings, Navy Jade White Red Black Brown Yellow Blue Orange Switches

**Brand:** griarrac
**Price:** R621
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⌨️ Unlock Your Perfect Keystroke — Don’t Just Type, Experience It!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kailh Box Switch Tester Mechanical Keyboards Retooled Sampler 9-Key Switch Testing Tool, with Keycap Puller and 18 O Rings, Navy Jade White Red Black Brown Yellow Blue Orange Switches by griarrac
- **How much does it cost?** R621 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- griarrac enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted griarrac brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bonus Keycap Puller & DIY Friendly:** Easily swap keys or use switches on your own keyboard—perfect for enthusiasts and pros alike.
- • **Retooled & Ready for the Modern Pro:** Upgraded latest Kailh BOX switches ensure durability, precision, and a premium tactile or clicky response.
- • **Try 9 Switches in One Compact Tester:** Experience the exact feel of 9 Kailh BOX mechanical switches without buying multiple keyboards.
- • **Customizable Sound & Feel with O-Rings:** Test 18 included sound-dampening O-rings to tailor your typing experience and reduce noise.
- • **Crystal Clear Design for Instant Identification:** Translucent keycaps on an acrylic base let you visually distinguish each switch at a glance.

## Overview

The Kailh Box Switch Tester is a compact, premium sampler featuring 9 distinct Kailh BOX mechanical switches mounted on a transparent acrylic base with clear keycaps. It includes a keycap puller and 18 sound-dampening O-rings, allowing users to physically test and customize switch feel and sound before committing to a full keyboard. This retooled version offers precise, durable switches with tactile, linear, and clicky options, making it an essential tool for keyboard enthusiasts and professionals seeking the ideal typing experience.

## Description

Feeling is believing. You may watch as many videos as you want but you will never get a true idea of what you really want until you physically test them out. Only when you really press it can you learn what kind of switch you actually need. Features 1. Retooled version 2. Accurate press feeling of 9 Kailh BOX switches 3. Stable housing, precise cutting frame 4. Comfortable and smooth chamfering design on edge 5. Translucent clear keycap 6. Detachable keys design for DIY 7. Extra keycap puller + 18 O-rings (Note: They are supposed to be put on the underside of keycaps.) Switch Color & Characteristics ✚ Kailh BOX Black: Heavy linear, operating force: 60g ✚ Kailh BOX Red: Soft linear, operating force: 45 g ✚ Kailh BOX Brown: Tactile, operating force: 50g; Tactile force: 60g ✚ Kailh BOX White: Clicky, operating force: 50g, Tactile force: 55g ✚ Kailh BOX Pale Blue: Tactile clicky, operating force : 60g ✚ Kailh BOX Dark Yellow: Linear switches, operating force: 70g ✚ Kailh BOX Burnt Orange: Tactile not clicky, operating force: 60g ✚ Kailh BOX Jade: Tactile clicky, spring force is the same as heavy pale blue, the clicky feeling is more obvious. ✚ Kailh BOX Navy: Tactile clicky, spring force is the same as box white, the clicky feeling is little resistant feeling. Note: 1. If the switches fall out easily, please try flipping the acrylic base over to the back side and re-insert them. 2. The keycap puller is an extra gadget provided for your keyboard. Specifications Size: 6cm x 6cm x 3cm (2.36in x 2.36in x 1.18in) Material: acrylic housing Package Includes 1* Acrylic Base 9* Translucent Clear Keycaps 9* Kailh BOX Switch 1* Keycap Puller 9* 40A-L O-Rings 9* 40A-R O-Rings

Review: Surprised by how good the Box Clicky options are..... Cherry look out!!! - So if you know anything about mechanical switches, you know that the biggest brand is Cherry with their mx style switches. Now alot of other designers type of mechanical switches are direct copies of cherry's design, including some other Kailh type switches. These type of switches however, are rather unique and bring alot to the table that innovates making them arguably better than something like cherry's clicky based switches. Box switches are switches that are housed in.. you guessed it a box that encloses the switch. This reinforced stem leads to supposed better dust and water resistance. While this design sounds like it would be more longer lasting than cherry, which it may very well be, in terms of feel the switch is alot more stable and free from the play that cherry switches have and wobble. With most clicky switches from Cherry and other copycats use sliders that are separate from the stem in the form of a "click jacket". While this design provides decant enough feedback, it also introduces hysteresis, a phenomenon in mechanical keyboard switches where the actuation point is lower than the reset point. This makes the switch plainly really bad for double tapping and thus bad for gaming or for fast typing. Thus cherry mx style switches have always felt like they have a-lot of "play" since you have to let the switch all the way up almost before you can reactivate the switch again. For the Box switch, the slider is in one piece and uses the case to strike against a metal leaf to generate the click, called a clickbar. As the clickbar is mounted on directly to the housing of the switch, it does not disrupt the smoothness of travel and since the slider is one single piece, the Box switch does not have to rebound higher than the actuation point to reset, the feel is both more responsive and crisp when compared to the Cherry MX Blue switch. The activation point and total travel distance is shorter than Cherry, being 1.8m and 3.6m distance vs Cherry's 2mm activation point and 4mm travel distance. The sound is also alot more pleasing, not as loud as well and it doesn’t rattle as much either. Also the click bar with its design, provides feedback on the down stroke but also on the upstroke. The linear and tactile (non click) switches in this tester are very good, but they function similar to other brands and Cherry's. If you want smooth linear, look at Gateron, I got also a switch tester for Gateron and was blown away by there quality in smooth linear options in direct comparison to Cherry's. The star of the show is the Clicky variants. With all the qualities mentioned above, I think hands down they are much better than say Cherry Mx blue. In direct comparison to Cherry Mx blue is the Kailh Box white switch with both having very similar force curves. The box white just being better in every way though in terms of feel and sound. Perhaps my favorite switch of the whole group is the box jade switch. The box jade and box navy have a thicker click bar. The thicker click bar provides alot more feedback on both the downstroke as well as the upstroke. There tactility is crazy strong and puts others switches tactility to shame. The difference between the two thick clickbar options, is that the jade has a lighter spring than the navy. The keyswitches come in a nice plate system that keeps them secured down well (actually more secure than other switch testers). It also comes with a keycap puller which is nice because not all keyboards now a days come with that. Also comes with o rings which is also nice feature to test how you like the feel of them with the different switches. O rings will make the sounds more dampened, the feel of bottoming out more dampened as well, but also will slightly shorten the travel distance of the key switch push. This also happens to be a great fidget toy. My girlfriend and my sister love to borrow it and push the different keys and feel the differences between the switch types. They could care less about keyboards and switch types. I guess it's just relaxing/calming for them and anti stress inducing.
Review: Well worth it - Not only did the tester come with the switches, but it also came with clear caps which made it easy to distinguish which switch is which. This set helped me finalize on my decision on which switches to get. This set also came with 2 pairs of o-rings which was a good bonus. Packaged nicely, and good quality plate that the switches stand on. Would definitely buy again. A+ seller and A+ product

## Features

- ✚ 1 for 9: This Kailh BOX switch tester shares you exactly the same press feeling on a Kailh BOX switch mechanical keyboard. Like owning 9 mechanical keyboards, 9 different switches will help you to tell what your favorite type is.
- ✚ CLEAR SWITCH COLOR: Mounted on a crystal transparent acrylic model, equipped with translucent clear keycaps, this switch tester lets you easily know the color of every key and distinguish the switches.
- ✚ EXTRA GADGETS: You can easily pull out the keycaps, even all 9 keys from the housing, with the keycap puller. Further, the Kailh BOX switch tester comes with 9 40A-L & 9 40A-R sound dampening rubber O-ring samples (with 0.2mm & 0.4mm reduction), you will know how a key with dufferent O rings feel like.
- ✚ RETOOLED VERSION & MUST HAVE: After being upgraded, switches of the tester are the latest and safe ones. This retooled version switch sampler of Kailh Box is a must have kit to try Kailh BOX mechanical switch for anyone who's gonna buy a mechanical keyboard.
- ✚ DÉCOR & RELEASE & DIY KEYS: Can be an ideal desktop decoration. Also a good gadget that help relieve nervous energy or anxiety. Besides, you can take the switches and replace them on your own keyboard if you’re professional enough.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07DH7VC2Y |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,663 in Computer Keyboards |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (226) |
| Date First Available | June 3, 2018 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.58 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Griarrac |
| Product Dimensions | 2.36 x 2.36 x 1.18 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Griarrac
- **Color:** Transparent
- **Compatible Devices:** Keyboard
- **Connectivity Technology:** usb
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** RGB
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.18"L x 2.36"W x 1.18"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming, Office
- **Special Feature:** Heavy, Detachable, Smooth, Transparent, Comfortable, Stable, Soft, Sound
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprised by how good the Box Clicky options are..... Cherry look out!!!
*by T***O on May 24, 2020*

So if you know anything about mechanical switches, you know that the biggest brand is Cherry with their mx style switches. Now alot of other designers type of mechanical switches are direct copies of cherry's design, including some other Kailh type switches. These type of switches however, are rather unique and bring alot to the table that innovates making them arguably better than something like cherry's clicky based switches. Box switches are switches that are housed in.. you guessed it a box that encloses the switch. This reinforced stem leads to supposed better dust and water resistance. While this design sounds like it would be more longer lasting than cherry, which it may very well be, in terms of feel the switch is alot more stable and free from the play that cherry switches have and wobble. With most clicky switches from Cherry and other copycats use sliders that are separate from the stem in the form of a "click jacket". While this design provides decant enough feedback, it also introduces hysteresis, a phenomenon in mechanical keyboard switches where the actuation point is lower than the reset point. This makes the switch plainly really bad for double tapping and thus bad for gaming or for fast typing. Thus cherry mx style switches have always felt like they have a-lot of "play" since you have to let the switch all the way up almost before you can reactivate the switch again. For the Box switch, the slider is in one piece and uses the case to strike against a metal leaf to generate the click, called a clickbar. As the clickbar is mounted on directly to the housing of the switch, it does not disrupt the smoothness of travel and since the slider is one single piece, the Box switch does not have to rebound higher than the actuation point to reset, the feel is both more responsive and crisp when compared to the Cherry MX Blue switch. The activation point and total travel distance is shorter than Cherry, being 1.8m and 3.6m distance vs Cherry's 2mm activation point and 4mm travel distance. The sound is also alot more pleasing, not as loud as well and it doesn’t rattle as much either. Also the click bar with its design, provides feedback on the down stroke but also on the upstroke. The linear and tactile (non click) switches in this tester are very good, but they function similar to other brands and Cherry's. If you want smooth linear, look at Gateron, I got also a switch tester for Gateron and was blown away by there quality in smooth linear options in direct comparison to Cherry's. The star of the show is the Clicky variants. With all the qualities mentioned above, I think hands down they are much better than say Cherry Mx blue. In direct comparison to Cherry Mx blue is the Kailh Box white switch with both having very similar force curves. The box white just being better in every way though in terms of feel and sound. Perhaps my favorite switch of the whole group is the box jade switch. The box jade and box navy have a thicker click bar. The thicker click bar provides alot more feedback on both the downstroke as well as the upstroke. There tactility is crazy strong and puts others switches tactility to shame. The difference between the two thick clickbar options, is that the jade has a lighter spring than the navy. The keyswitches come in a nice plate system that keeps them secured down well (actually more secure than other switch testers). It also comes with a keycap puller which is nice because not all keyboards now a days come with that. Also comes with o rings which is also nice feature to test how you like the feel of them with the different switches. O rings will make the sounds more dampened, the feel of bottoming out more dampened as well, but also will slightly shorten the travel distance of the key switch push. This also happens to be a great fidget toy. My girlfriend and my sister love to borrow it and push the different keys and feel the differences between the switch types. They could care less about keyboards and switch types. I guess it's just relaxing/calming for them and anti stress inducing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth it
*by S***A on November 5, 2020*

Not only did the tester come with the switches, but it also came with clear caps which made it easy to distinguish which switch is which. This set helped me finalize on my decision on which switches to get. This set also came with 2 pairs of o-rings which was a good bonus. Packaged nicely, and good quality plate that the switches stand on. Would definitely buy again. A+ seller and A+ product

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great overall assortment if you aren't set on switch feel.
*by T***Y on March 11, 2021*

THIS KIT: 4x clicky, 3x linear, 2x tactile. Throwing down switch specs below. It does the thing, switches are easy to remove, o-rings are provided, as well as a puller. Good kit. Bit costly for what it is, but it's a normal price. Format (hopefully it looks fine): Switch color Weight/Type Travel mm actuation/bottom Force operating/bottom Black Red Brown h lin l lin tactile 1.8/3.6 1.8/3.6 1.8/3.6 60g/75g 50g/60g 60g/60g White Pale Blue Dark Yellow l clicky vh clicky vh lin 1.8/3.6 1.8/3.6 1.8/3.0 50g/55g 70g/80g 70g/80g Burnt Or Jade Navy tactile lm clicky lh clicky 1.8/3.6 2.0/3.6 2.0/3.6 70g/80g 50g/60g 60g/90g More options would be great! Would prefer options with the full assortment of specific types. For example, I already know I like clicky switches. Kailh has a ton of clicky options, so zeroing in on a choice could be "in between white and pale blue" which should be a BOX pink, but there are no testers out there that cover all the options. A similar tester would be great across different manufacturers. MX Blue vs Gat Blue vs Kailh Blue vs Panda Blue, etc. Since the chassis for the tester already exists, it'd just be switches, at that point. Maybe something these guys could pull off.

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