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Ranked Kailh Box Key Switches for Mechanical Gaming Keyboards | Plate Mounted (Kailh Box Chinese Red, 90 Pcs)
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Ranked Kailh Box Key Switches for Mechanical Gaming Keyboards | Plate Mounted (Kailh Box Chinese Red, 90 Pcs)

Status: Ranked Kailh Box Key Switches for Mechanical…: Unavailable on Amazon as of . SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The Ranked Kailh Box Key Switches for Mechanical Gaming Keyboards: Linear 45g actuation, 1.8mm pre-travel for fast repeat presses in FPS games; main trade-off: 90-piece count leaves gaps on full-size 104-key builds.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Linear 45g actuation, 1.8mm pre-travel for fast repeat presses in FPS games
  • ✓ IP56 dust and water resistance, rare at this switch tier
  • ✓ 3-pin plate-mounted design drops into most hot-swap boards
  • ✓ SMD LED compatible, so per-key RGB shines through
  • ✓ Switch puller included, no separate tool purchase needed

Cons

  • ✗ 90-piece count leaves gaps on full-size 104-key builds
  • ✗ 3-pin only, needs plate mounting rather than PCB-mount stability
  • ✗ Linear travel gives no tactile bump or click feedback
  • ✗ Box stems limit compatibility with some Cherry-profile keycaps

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Ranked Kailh Box Key Switches for Mechanical Gaming Keyboards using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the accessories category. Ranked's accessories lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for accessories of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • ⏩ BOX Chinese Red - Linear | 1.8mm Pre-Travel| 3.6mm travel | 45g Actuation | 55g Bottom Out | CPG1511F01S31
  • ⏩For Hot Swap Mechanical Gaming Keyboards & DIY Custom Keyboards.
  • ⏩Linear: for fast, responsive gaming ; used by some of the world's best gamers
  • ⏩Plate mounted switches ; High compatibility 3-pin design
  • ⏩SMD LED Compatible
  • ⏩IP56 Rating ( Dust / Water resistant)

Full Specifications

BrandRanked
ColorKailh Box Chinese Red
ModelKailh Box
Weight45g
TerminalThrough Hole
⏩Linearfor fast, responsive gaming ; used by some of the world's best gamers
Unit Count90 Count
Part Numberkh_box_chinese_red_90
Switch TypeLinear
Circuit Type1-way
Contact TypeNormally Open
CompatibilitySwitch
Mounting TypePlate Mount
Connector TypePin Header
Control MethodTouch
Operation Modemanual
Item Dimensions0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches
Number of Items90
Contact MaterialMetal
Specification MetIp56

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