KAILH Low Profile Switch 1350 Chocolate RGB SMD (30, Choc White) Review (2026)

Who should pick these switches

These switches suit builders assembling a low profile split keyboard or macro pad who specifically want an audible, clicky typing feel rather than the smoother linear or bump only tactile switches more common in slim builds. Because low profile Choc switches already trade some travel distance for a thinner case, adding a clicky mechanism on top gives strong, unmistakable feedback on every keystroke, which some typists find satisfying and others find sharp in a case that does not muffle sound the way a taller board can. This pack makes sense for someone who has already decided they want a clicky low profile board, rather than someone still deciding between switch feels, since the click here is a defining trait rather than a subtle option.

Switch specs explained simply

The Choc White is built on Kailh's 1350 low profile footprint, a compact design roughly 15 by 15 millimeters that keeps the whole switch shorter than a standard MX style switch. Actuation force sits around 50 grams, requiring a moderately firm press to register a keystroke, with total travel distance shorter than a standard height switch, part of what gives low profile boards their snappier response. The switch mounts to a plate with 5 pins and includes SMD compatible pads for RGB lighting if the PCB supports it. Kailh rates the mechanical life at roughly 50 million keystrokes, in line with other switches in this low profile family, and the pack includes 30 units, enough for a smaller split or macro pad build.

Living with a clicky low profile board

Day to day, expect these switches to sound noticeably different from a linear or silent low profile switch, closer to a scaled down version of a full size clicky MX Blue but with a somewhat thinner, higher pitched click due to the smaller housing. Because Choc switches use a non MX stem shape, standard keycaps will not fit, so a build using these switches needs Choc specific keycaps, which come in a narrower selection of styles and colors than the mainstream MX keycap market. Installation and hot swapping, on a PCB built for Choc sockets, works the same as any other Choc switch, popping in and out with light pressure. Keeping the switches free of dust with occasional compressed air is the main upkeep step over time.

How this compares with related Kailh switches

Against the Choc Red 1350 linear switch in the same family, these whites trade a smooth, silent keystroke for the audible click, a straightforward preference choice depending on whether you want quiet or expressive feedback. The Choc V2 keystem switches, which accept standard MX keycaps through an adapter, solve the keycap compatibility limitation these standard Choc switches have, but at the cost of extra stem height that reduces the low profile benefit. Compared with a 10 pack of the same Choc White switch, this 30 count size is the better value for anyone building a larger split board, since buying in smaller batches typically costs more per switch.

Verdict

For a low profile build that wants genuine clicky feedback rather than a compromise between feel and case thickness, this Kailh Choc White pack delivers a consistent, well specified switch, matching our score of 7.4 out of 10 with strong marks for build quality. The two real considerations before buying are the keycap situation, since you will need Choc specific caps, and the noise level, since the clicky mechanism is louder than most other low profile options. For anyone set on a clicky feel in a thin split keyboard, this remains one of the more established choices in the category.

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