The Logitech MX Mechanical keyboard, along with its compact MX Mechanical Mini counterpart, exclusively utilizes Kailh Choc V2 low-profile mechanical switches. Users have the option to choose from three distinct switch types: Blue, Red, or Brown, allowing for a personalized typing experience.
Logitech's decision to integrate Kailh Choc V2 switches aligns with its focus on creating a comfortable, productive, and office-friendly mechanical keyboard experience. These low-profile switches offer a shallower travel distance compared to traditional mechanical switches, making them feel similar to laptop keyboards while still providing the tactile or auditory feedback characteristic of mechanical keys.
Kailh Choc V2 Switch Options
Both the full-size Logitech MX Mechanical and the MX Mechanical Mini offer the same range of Kailh Choc V2 switches:
| Model | Switch Types Available |
|---|---|
| Logitech MX Mechanical | Kailh Choc V2 Blue, Red, Brown |
| Logitech MX Mechanical Mini | Kailh Choc V2 Blue, Red, Brown |
Understanding the Kailh Choc V2 Switch Types
Each switch color signifies a different feel and sound profile, catering to various typing preferences:
- Kailh Choc V2 Blue Switches: These are clicky and tactile switches. They provide a distinct audible click and a noticeable bump when actuated, offering clear feedback that a keypress has registered. This type is often favored by typists who enjoy the classic mechanical keyboard sound and feel.
- Kailh Choc V2 Brown Switches: These are tactile switches without the audible click. They offer a noticeable bump during the keypress, providing tactile feedback without the loud sound. Brown switches are a popular choice for office environments or shared spaces where the clicky sound might be disruptive, but users still desire the physical confirmation of a keypress.
- Kailh Choc V2 Red Switches: These are linear switches. They offer a smooth, consistent keystroke from top to bottom, without any tactile bump or audible click. Red switches are often preferred by gamers or those who enjoy a fluid, uninterrupted keypress, as they require less force and have a quick return.
Designed for Productivity and Comfort
The integration of low-profile Kailh Choc V2 switches in the Logitech MX Mechanical series is a key feature that distinguishes it as a premium productivity keyboard. As noted by Business Insider, the MX Mechanical is an "Excellent Keyboard for the Office" due to its design and switch choices. The low-profile nature helps reduce wrist strain by allowing for a flatter typing angle, while the choice of switch types ensures that users can select the feedback that best suits their typing style and environment.
