Akwox 9-Key Kailh Box Switch - Review

If you're an avid mechanical keyboard enthusiast and want to try out different types of switches before committing to buying a full set or just want to know more about the different types of Kailh Box switches, then the Akwox 9-Key Kailh Box Switch Tester may be the perfect tool for you. This kit boasts an accurate representation of the feel and noise of the 9 major Kailh Box switches, making it a necessary addition to your keyboard testing tools.

Design and Build

The kit is composed of 9 different Kailh Box switches mounted on a special acrylic base that simulates the actual key feeling. Additionally, the kit has translucent clear keycaps that allow for easy identification of the switch type and O-rings. This feature is especially helpful as it allows you to see the color of each switch to easily distinguish them from one another.

The design and build of the Akwox Key Switch Tester is of premium quality. From the fine acrylic base to the switches and keycaps, everything in this tester kit is solid and well-made. The keycaps snap on tightly onto the switches and feel quite comfortable as well.

Switches

The 9 major Kailh Box switches that come with this kit are Box Red, Box Black, Box Pale Blue, Box Brown, Box Dark Yellow, Box Burnt Organge, Box Jade, Box Navy, and Box White. These switches all feel quite different from one another in terms of actuation force, tactile feedback, and noise level.

Box Red, Box Black, Box Pale Blue, Box Brown, and Box Dark Yellow are all linear switches with different actuation forces and noise levels, making them suitable for a wide variety of typing tasks.

Box Burnt Organge and Box Jade are both tactile switches, with Box Jade being the brightest and clickiest switch in the kit.

Box Navy and Box White are both clicky switches, with Box Navy being the most tactile clicky switch in the kit.

The kit allows you to test and compare the different types of switches side-by-side, giving you a chance to fully appreciate their individual features.

O-Rings

Another useful feature of the Akwox Key Switch Tester is the inclusion of O-rings. These rings are used to dampen the sound of the switch once it bottoms out. In this kit, the O-rings are colored to match each switch type, making it easy to identify and compare them. Additionally, the kit comes with a keycap puller, which makes it easy to remove keycaps from the switches.

Conclusion

Overall, the Akwox 9-Key Kailh Box Switch Tester kit is an essential tool for anyone who is looking to try out different types of mechanical switches before making a purchase. The switches are mounted on a premium quality acrylic base and come with translucent keycaps that allow for easy switch identification. The inclusion of O-rings and a keycap puller add to the overall value of the kit. The only downside is the lack of Cherry switches, which may be a deal-breaker for some users. However, if you simply want to try out different types of Kailh Box switches, then the Akwox Key Switch Tester is a product you should definitely consider.

Akwox 9-Key Kailh Box Switch

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