Top Silent Tactile Switches

Overview

If you love the satisfying feel of a mechanical keyboard but want a quieter typing experience, silent tactile switches might be your perfect match. These switches provide that satisfying tactile feedback, while keeping noise to a minimum. We’ll dive into some of the best silent tactile mechanical switches available today, whether you're upgrading your work setup, gaming rig, or just want a quieter typing experience without compromising on feel.

Product Details

Switch Feel

Akko Penguin

The Akko Penguin has a sharp "P" shaped tactile bump that feels similar to the tactile bump of a Invyr Holy Panda or Boba U4T. The tactility feels very snappy while the bottom out feels soft and comfortable. The Akko Penguin uses the same silencing mechanism as the Akko Fairy with the silicone on the stem rails. Although they do not feel as mushy for a silent switch because of the responsive tactility. 

The Akko Penguin has smooth typing experience with their factory lube in stock form. They also have very minimal stem wobble which provides a clean and crisp feeling silent tactile switch. 

Outemu Cream Yellow

Despite the silent dampening, the Outemu Cream Yellow retains the tactile feedback which allows users to feel each keystroke without disturbing those around them. The Outemu Cream Yellow has a tactile bump at the top of the keypress and has a similar crispness as the Boba switches. The Outemu Cream Yellow offers a smooth and satisfying typing feel without sacrificing the tactility for quietness, which makes them an ideal choice for shared spaces. 

Durock Shrimp

The Shrimp Silent Tactile switches offer a satisfying bump at the actuation point, which provides just the right amount of feedback without being too loud. The tactile bump is smooth and distinct, giving you a reliable sense of when the key registers. The Durock Shrimp is not overly sharp like some other tactile switches, making it ideal for long typing sessions. The silencing feature of the Durock Shrimp is definitely noticeable; with the silicone ring around the rails of the stem, creating a much quieter sound than typical tactile switches, making the Durock Shrimp a great choice for shared or quiet workspaces.

TTC Bluish White Silent

TTC Bluish White in stock form feels smooth but tends to have a little bit of scratchiness when the keypresses are off-center. Although, the scratch is more apparent in the sound than feel. The TTC Bluish White switch has very little stem wobble, possibly due to its tight housing tolerances and dustproof stem.

The TTC Bluish White appears to have a more rounded tactile bump than switches like the Holy Panda or the Gazzew Boba U4T. The TTC Bluish White does not feel as snappy or sharp as the Holy Panda or Gazzew Boba U4T in terms of tactility, but it provides a comfortably smooth bump along the entirety of the keypress, making it a great choice for those seeking a smaller tactile feedback. 

WS Silent Tactile

The Wuque WS Silent Tactile delivers a distinctive tactile bump at the actuation point for those looking for a crisp tactility. The tactile bump of the Wuque WS Silent Tactile is noticeable without being too sharp or intrusive. The factory lube of the Wuque WS Silent Tactile provides smooth keypresses before and after the tactile bump, creating a refined tactile experience. The Wuque WS Silent Tactile also uses a silencing mechanism free of any silicone dampeners. The Wuque WS Silent Tactile achieves their silencing through the use of relief cuts on the stem rails that provide a more of a shock absorbing effect than a cushioning effect. The Wuque WS Silent Tactile is designed to create a silent switch without the mushy feeling that may come from silicone dampeners when bottoming out. 

Switch Sound

Akko Penguin

The Akko Penguin is comparable to the Outemu Cream Yellow silent switch in terms of sound. They're silent due to the silicone dampening mechanism, but because of the sharp "P" shaped tactile bump, there is a quiet feedback when actuating the switch. The Akko Penguin has a little bit of scratchiness straight out of the box that can be remedied with hand lubrication. 

Here is a sound test of the Akko Penguin:

Outemu Cream Yellow

The Outemu Cream Yellow Silent Tactile Switch offers a respectably quiet typing experience. True to its name, the Outemu Cream Yellow creates a "creamy" silent typing sound. 

Here is a sound test of the Outemu Cream Yellow:

Durock Shrimp

The sound produced is much quieter than most tactile switches, without that loud "clack" that can disrupt others in quiet environments. It’s a subtle and muted “thock” sound, with the keypress almost entirely dampened. For people who need a quieter mechanical switch but still want tactile feedback, these switches are a perfect balance.

Here is a sound test of the Durock Shrimp:

TTC Bluish White

The TTC Bluish White is very silent due to the way it's designed. The tactile switch has a dampening pad inside the hole where the pole of the stem would bottom out which enables the silencing mechanism when bottoming out and the TTC Bluish White has a silicone ring out the stem that enables the silencing mechanism on top out. The TTC Bluish White does its job as a silent switch. The TTC Bluish White typing sounds come mostly from the round tactile bump and the dampened bottom and top outs, which has relatively no difference in sound from the average membrane office keyboard, making it a great choice for a silent office keyboard build. 

Here are some sound tests of the TTC Bluish White:

WS Silent Tactile

The Wuque WS Silent Tactile achieves a quiet sound through the use of relief cuts in the stem rails by dispersing the force of the bottom out and reducing the sounds created on impact. This creates a softer sound profile than typical silent switches that produce a soft and dampened sound through the use of silicone dampeners. The Wuque WS Silent Tactile isn't completely silent, but their unique silencing mechanism provides a quiet switch that is most similar is feel and pitch to a normal tactile switch. You can imagine the Wuque WS Silent Tactile as just a quiet version of a normal tactile switch. This makes the Wuque WS Silent Tactile a great option for those that enjoy the sound and feel of tactile switches and don't want to sacrifice the feel of traditional tactile switches just for a quieter switch.

Here is a sound test of the Wuque WS Silent Tactile:

Conclusion

🔇Sound Dampening Mechanism

• Akko Penguin
  • Silicone dampeners used for stem rails
• Outemu Cream Yellow
  • Silicone dampeners used for stem rails
• Durock Shrimp
  • Silicone ring around the plastic stem rail
• TTC Bluish White
  • High hardness dampener in the well of the bottom housing for dampening the bottom out
  • Square silicone ring around the stem for dampening the key returns
• WS Silent Tactile
  • Relief cuts on both the top and the bottom of the stem rails for dampening without the use of any silicone

🎯 Typing Feel

• Akko Penguin and Outemu Cream Yellow
  • Similar bottom out typing feel due to the silicone stem rails
  • Akko Penguin has a sharper tactile bump than the Outemu Cream Yellow
• Durock Shrimp
  • Has a more solid feeling bottom out than a full silicone stem rail 
  • Has the sharpest tactile bump out of silent tactile switches in this list
• TTC Bluish White
  • Has a balanced typing feel between a "mushy" silent switch and a non silent switch
  • Has a soft yet solid bottom out
  • Has a noticeable tactile bump
• WS Silent Tactile
  • Has a solid bottom out feel 
  • Has a medium tactile bump

🔊 Volume

• Akko Penguin and Outemu Cream Yellow
  • Have a similar volume from using the same dampening mechanism
  • Akko Penguin sounds slightly smoother than Outemu Cream Yellow
• Durock Shrimp
  • Slightly less silent switches due to having a more solid bottom out and a sharper tactile bump
  • Has a slight spring ping
• TTC Bluish White
  • A good balance between a solid bottom out and a dampened sound
  • Slightly louder than silent switches with silicone stem rails
• WS Silent Tactile
  • Surprisingly quiet without the use of silicone for dampening
  • Slightly louder than silent switches that use silicone
  • Similar in sound to TTC Bluish White

🧠 Design Highlights

• Akko Penguin
  • Silicone dampeners for stem rails to absorb both the key press and key return
• Outemu Cream Yellow
  • Silicone dampeners for stem rails to absorb both the key press and key return
  • Box style dustproof stem
• Durock Shrimp
  • Square silicone ring around stem rail instead of an entire silicone block
  • Transparent top housing for RGB shine through
    
• TTC Bluish White
  • Unique implementation of silicone with silicone base on bottom housing and silicone ring around stem for dampening
  • Transparent top housing for RGB shine through
  • Box style dustproof stem
  • Compatible with 3 pin PCB mounting
• WS Silent Tactile
  • Innovative design with no silicone used, dampening achieved through relief cut designs in stem rails
  • Box style dustproof stem

🏁 Best For

• Akko Penguin and Outemu Cream Yellow
  • If you want to have the most silent typing experience
• Durock Shrimp
  • If you enjoy a large tactile bump and a just slightly dampened typing sound
• TTC Bluish White
  • If you want a silent switch that still have a firm bottom out typing feel without the mushy feel
• WS Silent Tactile
  • If you want a silent switch that doesn't rely on silicone for dampening without the mushy feel

Silent tactile switches offer an ideal blend of quiet operation and satisfying feedback, perfect for users who want a more discreet typing experience without losing the feel of a mechanical keyboard. Each of the switches discussed brings its own strengths to the table: the TTC Bluish White Silent impresses with its smooth, muted performance and rounded tactile bump; the Durock Shrimp delivers a plush, subtle “thock” with every keypress thanks to its silicone dampening; the Outemu Cream Yellow offers a creamy, crisp tactility with minimal noise; the Akko Penguin stands out with its sharp bump and surprisingly clean acoustics; and the Wuque WS Silent Tactile provides a quiet yet snappy experience by avoiding silicone dampeners altogether. Whether you prefer a soft bump, snappy tactility, or a silent press that still feels mechanical, there’s a silent tactile switch that suits your needs for workspaces, shared environments, or anyone seeking a quieter typing setup.

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• Akko Penguin Product Page
• Outemu Cream Yellow Product Page
• Durock Shrimp Product Page
• TTC Bluish White Product Page
• Wuque WS Silent Tactile Product Page

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