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Kailh Pro Purple

Manufacturer: Kailh
Brand: Kailh

A light-tactile switch, with the bump at the beginning of the keypress ending with a stiff bottom-out.

50g
70g
1.70mm
3.60mm
POM
Coloured (opaque)
Nylon
Transparent
Nylon
Coloured (opaque)

Force-graph

A force-graph is a good way to help imagine how a switch might feel to the press. Many reputable manufacturers publish such graphs, either in their documentation or in their patents.
Not sure what you’re looking at? Check out Haata’s fantastic guide on reading force curve graphs.

Force graph for Kailh Pro Purple

Quotes, thoughts and opinions

Stats and figures are one thing but here are some quotes, thoughts and opinions we've been able to find from across the web regarding these switches.

The Pro Purples definitely do bring a certain level of nuance to the mid-to-light tactility range of
switches that doesn’t seem to be all that popular among modern makers, today. Much like with
the Pro Burgundy switches, I genuinely think this alone shows that they deserve more praise.

ThereminGoat

These are completely different from the Speed switches in terms of their stems.
The purple feels really nice. The bump is decently strong and smooth. It feels comparable to a Zealio V1 65g.

KPRepublic

Pro Purples offer medium spring resistance and Kailh’s take on an ergonomic tactile response. They’re a potential upgrade path for people who like MX Browns, especially in mixed use scenarios. The Pros are more responsive in games and offer better bottom out performance for daily typists.

Kono

If you are a die-hard gamer or even a typist who is expected to type in quite consistently, the Kailh Pro Purple should be a great choice for practically each of your choices. If you want to get the best of both worlds with high-end durability, a slightly audible bump and smoothness of a linear key switch – and all those features in a single keyboard, the Kailh Pro Purple should definitely be what you would find one of the exciting choices for every one of your requirements.

Feedbeater
Tofu with stock Kailh Speed Copper vs Kailh Pro Purple Typing Sounds by Switch Sounds
Kailh Pro Purple Switch Review by The Board Podcast
Glorious GMMK PERFECTED! (Lubed Kailh Pro Purples) - Miami Nights Theme by Too Much Tech
Kailh Pro Purple Switches: Should be a Different Color by JYMV
Tactile
Switch Type icon
Tactile switches have a satisfying tactile "bump" when the switch is activated, providing a little resistance at the start of the press.

Mount type

Plate
3-pin
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Spring

Gold-plated

Volume

Switch Volume icon
normal
Standard switch with no dampers, can be further silenced with lubrication or O-rings.

Lubrication info

Factory lubed icon
Factory lubed? Slight factory lube
Looking for switch lubrication advice? Here's a great start

Switch film

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No data available. If you've tried these switches with films let us know on our #reviews discord channel.
Why use switch film? Here's a good explanation and a great demonstration.

More info on films and Thicc films by Jinra.

Stem construction

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Standard
The stem on this switch is of the standard variety.

ThereminGoat switch score

Kailh Pro Purple
24
/35
Push Feel
14
/25
Wobble
6
/10
Sound
14
/20
Context
7
/10
Other
65
/100
Total
View full score card on GitHub

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Where to buy

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