What is the silent Switch?

Silent switches are designed to reduce the noise generated by each keystroke by incorporating dampening mechanisms. Unlike regular switches, which may produce a distinct clicking or tapping noise, silent switches include rubber padding on their stems. This padding helps absorb the impact both when the key is fully pressed (bottoming out) and when the key returns to its original position, significantly lowering the overall sound output while maintaining the same tactile feel and functionality.

Benefits of Silent Switches

Mechanical satisfaction while keeping Silence

Quiet keystrokes help you avoid drawing unnecessary attention from others, making them ideal for use in public spaces where mechanical keyboard noise could be disruptive. These switches are perfect for gamers who want to focus on their gameplay and fully immerse themselves in the game’s audio without distractions.

Akko silent switches

Akko Fairy Switch (Silent)

Linear silent switches;
Lifespan: 50 million;
5-pin and fits keycaps with standard MX structure;
Material: POM Stem/PA Housing.

Akko Penguin Switch (Silent)

Tactile silent switches;
Lifespan: 50million;
5-pin and fits keycaps with standard MX structure;
Material: POM Stem/PA housing.

“This is probably not really helpful, but I went with the Akko Fairy silent switches. There’s a YouTube video that compares all the Akko switches and I think the sound of the silent ones is quite accurate. What I like about them”, commented by a customer.

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