Kailh BOX Night Firefly — Crisp Clicky Switch with 5-Pin | 50gf · IP56 · 80M Cycles
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Kailh BOX Night Firefly — Crisp Clicky Switch with 5-Pin | 50gf · IP56 · 80M Cycles
$0.60
Top-Tier Aesthetic Clicky Switch
Kailh Night Firefly Clicky
Tired of boring switches that vanish in the dark? Sick of the cheap, scratchy rattle and metallic spring ping of classic blue switches?
Peripherals titan Kailh delivers an absolute showstopper that fuses visual magic with an immaculate auditory experience—the Kailh Night Firefly.
This switch pushes custom keyboard aesthetics to a whole new dimension. Unprecedented in the industry, it features a pink-purple high-clear PC housing infused with premium fluorescent powder, emitting an emerald firefly glow in the dark (no power required). Armed with Kailh's legendary Click-Bar mechanism, a golden 50gf actuation force, and a fast 1.8mm response time. Whether you're building the ultimate glow-in-the-dark desk setup or chasing an incredibly therapeutic, ASMR typing rhythm, the Night Firefly guarantees your board will be the absolute centerpiece, day or night.
1.8mm
Fast Actuation
50gf
Golden Tactile Force
80M+
Keystroke Lifespan
Glow
No Power Needed
Core Advantages: The Ultimate Fusion of Visuals & Sound
We know you love the distinct physical confirmation of a clicky switch, but you also desperately crave a unique setup that flexes your personality. The Night Firefly breaks the "Good Looks OR Good Sound" curse once and for all.
The Problem: Lights Out, Game Over
Standard clear switches entirely depend on your PCB's RGB. The second your PC turns off or you are in a dark room, your expensive custom keyboard loses all its visual magic and becomes incredibly boring.
The Problem: Cheap Plastic Rattle & Ping
Traditional clicky switches (like classic blues) use a plastic jacket that slams against the housing. It produces a scattered, shrill noise accompanied by maddening metallic spring ping.
The Problem: Boring Aesthetics & Degradation
Basic switches lack color coordination for clear keycap builds. Plus, cheap metal contacts oxidize rapidly, causing infuriating double-clicking or dead keys just months after building.
✨ Kailh Night Firefly Clicky: Glow-in-the-dark PC, pure Click-Bar acoustics, and gold-plated contacts. Visual and tactile perfection.
End Dim Aesthetics
Glow-in-the-Dark Magic
Aesthetic Breakthrough
Sparing no expense, the high-clear Polycarbonate (PC) housing is innovatively infused with premium fluorescent powder, all while retaining a gorgeous pink-purple tint.
Absolute Advantage
It automatically absorbs ambient daylight or room lighting. When the lights go out, it naturally emits a soft, stunning emerald glow without requiring any power or UV blacklights.
Setup Benefit
24/7 visual magic. By day, it's a crystal-clear pink jelly; by night, it turns your desk into a mesmerizing sea of fireflies. Brings an unmatched cyberpunk/mystical aesthetic to your barebones kit.
Kill Cheap Rattle
Crisp Click-Bar Acoustics
Acoustic Engineering
Driven by Kailh's highly acclaimed, patented Click-Bar mechanism. It generates a tactile snap on both the downstroke and the upstroke, paired with a snappy 1.8mm fast actuation.
Absolute Advantage
Completely ditches the cheap, scratchy plastic rattle of classic blue switches. The sound is incredibly clean, sharp, and entirely devoid of messy metallic ping.
Sensory Benefit
Every keystroke is an intensely therapeutic ASMR experience. The pure, retro mechanical feedback not only provides confident blind-typing accuracy but makes typing feel like playing an instrument.
Industrial Reliability
Pink-Purple PC & 80M Lifespan
Hardcore Architecture
Constructed with a dreamy semi-clear pink-purple PC housing that doubles as an incredible RGB softbox. Armed internally with anti-oxidation gold contacts and a rock-solid 5-pin base.
Absolute Advantage
The 5-pin design drastically reduces horizontal stem wobble on hot-swap plates. The gold contacts completely eradicate oxidation-induced double-clicking or dead keys over time.
Setup Benefit
The perfect marriage of custom keeb aesthetics and industrial durability. Backed by a staggering 80 million keystroke lifespan, ensuring the crisp click and pristine glow last for years.
The Ultimate Upgrade: Night Firefly vs. Standard Clicky
| Feature Comparison | Standard Clicky (e.g., Classic Blue) | ✨ Kailh Night Firefly Clicky |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Identity | Solid or basic clear, dead in the dark | Pink-Purple PC + Fluorescent Glow-in-the-Dark |
| Acoustics (Sound) | Sharp, rattly, metallic spring ping | Crisp, clean Click-Bar "Pop", zero metallic ping |
| Actuation (Pre-travel) | 2.0 - 2.2 mm (Slightly sluggish) | 1.8 ± 0.4 mm — 10% faster response and actuation |
| Total Travel | 4.0 mm | 3.6 mm — Compact travel, faster finger reset |
| RGB Assistance | Basic light passthrough or blocks light | PC housing acts as a softbox + dual-layer night magic |
| Lifespan | ~50M cycles | Up to 80M cycles — Massive lifespan boost |
Hardcore Tech Specs
Transparent, uncompromising data for the enthusiasts.
🌟Special FX
Glow-in-the-Dark
⚡Actuation
1.8 mm
📈Operating Force
50 gf
♾️Lifespan
80M+ Keystrokes
| Product Name | Kailh Night Firefly Clicky Switch |
|---|---|
| Switch Type | Audible Clicky Tactile Switch (Retro mechanical feel) |
| Acoustic Technology | Kailh Patented Click-Bar (Bi-directional crisp sound mechanism) |
| Housing Material | Modified High-Clear PC (Pink-purple tint, infused with premium fluorescent powder) |
| Stem Material | High-durability POM (Ensures long-term smoothness) |
| Operating Force | 50 ± 15 gf (Golden balanced force) |
| Bottom-Out Force | 60 ± 10 gf |
| Actuation (Pre-Travel) | 1.8 ± 0.4 mm (Agile response) |
| Total Travel | 3.6 ± 0.3 mm (Compact and crisp) |
| Internal Contacts | Anti-oxidation Gold-plated contacts |
| Spring Specs | Precision-calibrated high-rebound steel spring |
| Mounting Pins | 5-Pin PCB Mount (Clip the 2 plastic legs with clippers for 3-Pin compatibility) |
| Lifespan | ≥ 80,000,000 Keystrokes |
| Fluorescent Properties | Absorbs ambient light (daylight/LED) and emits an emerald glow in the dark for hours |
Real Reviews from the Keeb Community
★★★★★
"The glow-in-the-dark effect is absolutely insane!"
"I've never seen a switch designed like this. By day, they are a gorgeous pink-purple jelly. But the second I turn off my PC at night, my board literally glows a soft green like fireflies! It doesn't even need power. The cyberpunk aesthetic is unreal."
— @GlowGuru, Desk Aesthetics Creator
📷 Attached glowing keyboard macro shot
★★★★★
"The perfect match for my acrylic build. The sound is therapeutic."
"Threw these into my fully transparent acrylic hot-swap kit and it’s a match made in heaven. The Click-bar sound is incredibly clean without any of that messy, rattly garbage you get from classic blues. The 1.8mm actuation feels super snappy for gaming too."
— @AcrylicAddict, Custom Keeb Enthusiast
📷 Attached RGB keyboard photo
★★★★★
"Not just a gimmick, the performance is hardcore."
"Bought them for the glow, but was blown away by the actual feel. The 50g force is the perfect sweet spot, and the 5-pin design sits rock solid on my board. Been daily driving them for months and the click is just as crisp as day one."
— @ClickyConnoisseur, Keeb Community Veteran
📷 Attached switch teardown photo
Premium Quality, Worry-Free Shopping
Compatibility Guarantee & 30-Day Returns
Fits all Cherry MX style 5-pin or 3-pin hot-swap sockets (just clip the plastic legs for 3-pin). Buy with confidence, zero risk.80M Keystroke Lifespan
Supplied directly from Kailh. Armed with gold contacts and rigorously tested for 80 million cycles. Built like a tank.Free Shipping & Lightning Dispatch
Free shipping on orders over $80 globally. In-stock and dispatched within 24 hours. Full tracking available.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You absolutely do not need a UV light or battery power. The Night Firefly housing is deeply infused with high-quality, energy-storing fluorescent powder. Similar to glow-in-the-dark watch dials, it simply absorbs ambient daylight or your room's LED lighting while you work. When the room goes dark, it naturally emits a mesmerizing emerald green glow. The more light it absorbs, the brighter it glows, with a single charge lasting for hours.
It is an audible clicky tactile switch, so it definitely produces a distinct "click" when typing. However, thanks to the precision Click-Bar mechanism, the sound is much purer, cleaner, and sharper than the harsh, rattly noise of traditional blue switches. That said, because of its audible nature, we highly recommend it for personal setups, gaming rooms, dorms, or relaxed open offices. If you need absolute silence, we recommend checking out our silent switch lineup.
No, it won't. Kailh utilizes a premium injection molding process where the fluorescent material is deeply mixed *into* the Polycarbonate (PC) plastic before molding, rather than just being a cheap surface coating. This means the glow-in-the-dark properties exist throughout the entire housing. It will never peel, rub off, or degrade from heavy typing friction—it will last just as long as the 80M keystroke lifespan of the switch itself.
Far from ruining it, it actually enhances your aesthetic! During the day or when your board is on, the semi-translucent Pink-Purple PC acts as a fantastic softbox diffuser, making your RGB look incredibly even, soft, and dreamy. When you turn off the RGB and the room goes dark, the switch's own natural emerald glow takes over. It's a dual-layered visual magic trick.
Yes, you can! The two extra plastic legs on the bottom of the Night Firefly switch provide extra stem stability and eliminate wobble on plateless PCBs. If your PCB only supports 3-pin switches, simply use nail clippers or flush cutters to snip off those two side plastic legs flat against the base. They will fit perfectly, and doing so will not void your warranty or affect the switch's electrical functionality in any way.