Illustration from the specs, not a photo
Kailh Choc V1 Red
Switches · Linear · 50 g · Choc V1 · 10 per pack
The original low-profile linear used in most DIY split and ergo boards. It needs a Choc V1 PCB and Choc-stem keycaps, and doesn't fit MX parts.
For a pack of 10.
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Some specs from reviews or retailers · sources
Kailh's PG1350 datasheet: 50±10 gf, 1.5±0.5 mm pre-travel, 3.0±0.5 mm total, 8 mm tall. Mechboards also says 50 g. Some retailers quote 45 g for the Red, and the 35 g 'Pro Red' is a different switch. Pin count: Choc V1 has 2 metal pins, a centre post and 2 plastic side pegs. We record 5 to mean 'has side pegs', but the MX 3/5-pin distinction doesn't really apply to Choc, so match on footprint. Housing materials aren't reliably published. The GBP price is Mechboards' 10-pack.
Specs
- Version
- V1 (PG1350)
- Type
- Linear
- Mechanism
- Mechanical
- Actuation force
- 50 g
- Pre-travel
- 1.5 mm
- Total travel
- 3 mm
- Pins
- 5-pin
- Footprint
- Choc V1
- Factory lubed
- No
- Pack size
- 10 switches
Works with
Barebones kits
0 of 8 fitNone in our catalogue fit this.
PCBs
0 of 10 fitNone in our catalogue fit this.
Keycap sets
1 of 22 fitChecked against mounting standard, switch footprint, stabilizer mount and keycap coverage. Confirm with the maker before you buy.
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Kailh Choc V1 Red
£5.75List price