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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. Kailh Box Jade switches are mechanical keyboard switches, similar to Cherry MX switches. They are manufactured by Kailh, a subsidiary of Razer. Once you’ve decided on the type of switch you want, you need to decide on the weight. Kailh Box Jade switches come in three weights: light, medium, and heavy. The weight you choose will depend on your personal preferences. This leads me to beleive that Speed switches are a bunch of marketing baloney, but I can’t say entirely for sure. Of course, the Cherry brand of switches is legendary, and for good reason. They’ve been producing quality switches (which cost a premium) for decades.
Kailh Box Jade Switches are a new switch brand that is making a big name for itself in the keyboard community. Kailh Box switches are known for their quiet and smooth operation, as well as their long lifespan. If you’re looking for a gaming keyboard that offers the best possible experience, Kailh Box Jade Switches are the way to go. Alternatives to the Kailh Box Jades These babies are holy dang tactile, I used other words when describing to friends but I think holy dang is pretty good. Kailh switches are generally known to be scratchy, which makes them not the best for those who like tactile or linear switches.They are PCB-mounted switches, which means that they can be used with any type of mechanical keyboard (without clipping). Along with all of the other switch offerings mentioned above, Kailh also offers a ton of different specialty switches. The relatively firm O-ring used in the jailhousing modification of these Cherry MX Blues leads them to have a significantly more snappy feeling than that of the Mute Box Jades. From experience, squishier O-rings would likely cause the jailhoused switches to feel more in line with the Box Mute Jades. With Kailh Box Jade switches, this keyboard provides speed, responsiveness, and durability all in a small form factor.
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 As mentioned before, Kailh switches are usually on the scratchy side, especially the direct Cherry MX clones. 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. PRO TIP: The “box” in box switches doesn’t have anything to do with the shape of the stem (which features a box), but rather a separate, tiny box inside of the switch housing. the “box” in Kailh Box switchesI built in my Kona Classic that I got from a group buy earlier in the year. This board is designed by u/AuthenticDanger and was really fun to build and has tons of layout options which I was keen on at the time. 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. Now, as for its typing characteristics. I love it! This is one of the better, modern switches that exist in the market that I actually loved using. If this were the only switch I could use for the rest of my life, I’d gladly take it. They’re that good in my opinion.
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. Additionally, just like BOX Navy, they’re very consistent across the board. I had no issues with scratchiness, binding or switches not returning – a common theme in early production BOX Jades. The Box White is a linear switch with a light actuation force and a smooth, linear travel. It’s a great switch for gaming and typing. It should be noted, Silent switches are not for everybody. There is a rubbery feel on each keystroke which can feel strange to those who are used to a normal mechanical switch. Additionally, the Corsair STRAFE RGB MK2 is fully programmable so you can create your own custom macros or key bindings.Low-profile keyboards are quite the rage nowadays, especially amongst the gaming community. These keyboards are typically thinner and also have shorter switches as well. Due to the square nature of the dustproof style stems, Measurements A and B are identical. (As well, its assumed X and Y are as well for the top housing.) 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: 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. 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 received both BOX Jades and Navies so naturally the first thing that I did was open up the bags and test them out individually, comparing them to their counterparts the BOX White and Pale Blues. The first thing I noticed was that the Navies had a much more cushioned feel to them and the Jades had a more pronounced tactile bump (I would attribute this to the differences in the spring weights as generally speaking a lighter spring allows the bump to be more pronounced). There is a certain metallic crunch and/or grinding sound present in the Kailh Pro Light Green switches that is simply not present in any capacity in the Box Mute Jade switches. Bonus Round I like the switches, even if they make my hands tired after any heavy use. They are extremely tactile and are fun to type on. I am definitely keeping these on my Kona as my daily driver (and if you all like this post maybe I'll make another about my long term impression of the switch after I've had more time with it). 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. In addition, their quality standards aren’t quite as good as Cherry MX, so they have a shorter lifespan and are more likely to have defects. Are Kailh Switches Good?
Conclusion:
Features such as smoothness, bottoming out, and topping out feeling between these two switches is shared almost in entirety. As well, the noted point above about slight improvements in stem wobble between the Mute Jades and Box Jades also appears to hold true here as well. For the statistics, without amplification and using the recording microphone my voice peaked at -10.508 dB while my typing peaked at -36.793 dB, without RNNoise enabled. With RNNoise enabled the peak was -16.356 dB and the typing was -36.793 dB. With the contrast tool, without RNNoise enabled my voice was at -36.85 RMS dB and my typing at -53.07 RMS dB for a difference of 16.22 RMS dB. With RNNoise enabled, my voice was at -42.92 RMS dB, my typing at -78.58 RMS dB, for a difference of 35.65 RMS dB, which is huge. Decibels are a logarithmic unit, not a linear one, so the actual difference here is far more than half. They are are known to have a lifespan of 60 million keystrokes. Although they aren’t quite as good as Cherry MX which have a lifespan of 100 million keystrokes.
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