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Q: What are silent switches?

Silent switches are mechanical keyboard switches designed to reduce sound. They use built-in dampeners, like rubber pads, to muffle the noise made during keypress and release, offering a quiet but still mechanical typing experience.

Q: Are silent switches good for gaming?

Yes, silent switches are good for gaming—especially if you want to keep things quiet. Silent linear switches in particular are smooth and responsive, making them suitable for gaming without the distracting noise.

Q: What’s the difference between silent and normal switches?

Silent switches include dampening materials to reduce the noise made by keypresses, while normal switches do not. The internal design of silent switches prevents loud bottom-out and return sounds, offering a much quieter experience.

Q: Which silent switches are the quietest?

Some of the quietest silent switches are Gateron Silent Reds, Cherry MX Silent Reds (also called Pink), Durock Silent Linears, Akko Fairy and Zilent V2 switches. Lubing and using a sound-dampened keyboard case can make them even quieter.

By Keybumps • Updated: February 26, 2026

Prefer a stealthy typing experience? Silent mechanical switches are designed to dampen both the downstroke and the return, cutting noise without sacrificing feel. This page lets you compare all the silent switches we’ve reviewed—specs, actuation force, sound profile, and more. Ideal for office warriors, late-night gamers, and anyone who values peace and quiet without going mushy.

Switch Types

Silent Switch Comparison

Switch Name	Type	Operation	Sound	Pre-Travel	Total Travel	Mount
Akko Fairy	Silent Linear	50g	Quiet	2.0mm	3.3mm	5-pin	Shop
Akko Penguin	Silent Tactile	50g	Quiet	2.0mm	3.3mm	5-pin	Shop
Alpaca V2 Linear	Linear	62g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Alpaca Silent Linear	Silent Linear	62g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
BSun Light Sakura	Silent Linear	37g	Quiet	2.0mm	3.6mm	5-pin	Shop
Cherry MX RGB Silent Black	Silent Linear	60g	Quiet	1.9mm	3.7mm	3-pin/5-pin	Shop
Cherry MX RGB Silent Red	Silent Linear	45g	Quiet	1.9mm	3.7mm	3-pin/5-pin	Shop
Cherry MX Silent Black	Silent Linear	60g	Quiet	1.9mm	3.7mm	3-pin/5-pin	Shop
Cherry MX Silent Red	Silent Linear	45g	Quiet	1.9mm	3.7mm	3-pin/5-pin	Shop
Durock Daybreak	Silent Linear	42g	Quiet	2.0mm	3.8mm	5-pin	Shop
Durock Dolphin	Silent Linear	42g	Quiet	2.0mm	3.8mm	5-pin	Shop
Durock Silent T1 Shrimp	Silent Tactile	67g	Quiet	2.0mm	3.8mm	5-pin	Shop
Gamakay Phoenix	Silent Linear	40g	Quiet	3.3mm	4.0mm	3-pin	Shop
Gateron Aliaz Silent 60g	Silent Tactile	60g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Aliaz Silent 70g	Silent Tactile	70g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Aliaz Silent 80g	Silent Tactile	80g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Aliaz Silent 100g	Silent Tactile	100g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Ink Silent Black	Silent Linear	60g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Ink Silent Black V2	Silent Linear	60g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Silent Black	Silent Linear	60g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Silent Brown	Silent Tactile	55g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Silent Clear	Silent Linear	35g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Silent Red	Silent Linear	45g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gateron Silent Yellow	Silent Linear	35g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gazzew Bobagum Pink 52g	Silent Linear	52g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gazzew Bobagum Pink 62g	Silent Linear	62g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Gazzew Bobagum Pink 68g	Silent Linear	68g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Kailh BOX Silent Brown	Silent Tactile	45g	Quiet	1.8mm	3.6mm	3-pin	Shop
Kailh BOX Silent Pink	Silent Linear	35g	Quiet	1.8mm	3.6mm	3-pin	Shop
Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent Linear	Silent Linear	54g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Outemu Silent White	Silent Linear	45g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	3-pin	Shop
Topre Silent	Silent Tactile	30g+	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin
TTC Silent Brown V2	Silent Tactile	55g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	3-pin	Shop
TTC Silent Red	Silent Linear	45g	Quiet	1.9mm	3.7mm	3-pin	Shop
Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear	Silent Linear	47g	Quiet	2.0mm	3.5mm	5-pin	Shop
Wuque Studio WS Silent Tactile	Silent Tactile	40g	Quiet	2.0mm	3.5mm	5-pin	Shop
Zeal Aqua Zilent 62g	Silent Tactile	62g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Zeal Aqua Zilent 67g	Silent Tactile	67g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Zeal Healio	Silent Linear	63.5g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Zeal Roselio	Silent Linear	67g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Zeal Sakurio	Silent Linear	62g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Zeal Zilent 62g V2	Silent Tactile	62g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Zeal Zilent 65g V2	Silent Tactile	65g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Zeal Zilent 67g V2	Silent Tactile	67g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop
Zeal Zilent 78g V2	Silent Tactile	78g	Quiet	2.0mm	4.0mm	5-pin	Shop

Silent Switch FAQ

What are silent switches?

Silent switches are mechanical keyboard switches that use dampening technology—like rubber bumpers or silicone pads—to reduce the noise made when a key is pressed and released. They’re designed for quiet typing without losing that satisfying mechanical feel.

Are silent switches good for gaming?

Yes, especially if you game in shared spaces or need to keep noise levels down. While some gamers prefer linear switches for speed, silent switches (especially silent linears) can still deliver fast, smooth performance with minimal sound. It’s all about your preference and environment.

What’s the difference between silent and normal switches?

Normal mechanical switches make more noise due to the plastic parts colliding during press and release. Silent switches add dampening material inside the switch to cushion that impact, cutting down on clack without affecting performance too much. They’re the hush-hush cousins of standard linears and tactiles.

Which silent switches are the quietest?

Some of the quietest silent switches include Gateron Silent Reds, Cherry MX Silent Reds, Akko Fairy, and Zilent V2 (for a tactile feel). Lubing and using dampening foam in your board can make them even quieter.