Kailh Polia Switch
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The Kailh Polia is a high-performance tactile mechanical switch from Kailh, specifically designed for users who desire pronounced, tactile feedback – beyond that of conventional linear, tactile, or clicky switches. The housing features a transparent top cap, good light transmission for RGB lighting, and a robust MX footprint – ideal for custom keyboard builds with hot-swapping or permanently soldered inserts.
Technical specifications
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Type: Tactile (“Advanced Tactile”)
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Operating force: approx. 45 gf ±10 gf
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Tactile Force: approx. 60 gf ±10 gf
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Pre-travel: approx. 1.9 mm ±0.6 mm
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Total Travel: approx. 3.8 mm ±0.6 mm
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Lifespan: up to approximately 70 million keystrokes
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Housing material: Upper housing polycarbonate (PC) transparent/semi-transparent cap; lower housing nylon PA66
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Stem material: POM
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Mounting type: MX stem, 3-pin (some variants) – compatible with common hot-swap/PCB-mount layouts
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Lighting: good light transmission for RGB through transparent cap
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Sound profile: Medium – noticeable “bump”, not loudly clicking, but clearly perceptible.