Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs)

Somehow Akko figured out a way to make silent-ish switches that do not compromise on tactile feel. Compared to a panda or a regular brown switch, the tactile bump is more pronounced while feeling rounder. The Penguin’s bump feels like going over a speed bump smoothly in a car while regular brown switches feel like hopping off of a curb. Factory lubing is excellent too. Very little to no scratchiness or spring ping in my set. Without an LED diffuser, these only let a minimal amount of light through even on a south facing keyboard like mine in the video. Installing them was a breeze, and akkos tray+case packaging is excellent. Typing on these is so smooth and they work well with such a wide variety of key caps. They’re honestly great switches for extended periods of writing and typing, and when you’re done working, the tactile bump also makes them great for gaming. The experience feels luxurious, buttery, and consistent. They’re not perfectly silent per se, but they are so much quieter than a regular switch. Quiet enough that you won’t risk bothering anyone near you while typing up a storm.

Video note: the first switch (Z) is the Penguin, (X) is the KALH Hush Deep Sea Tactile, and (C) is the Boba U4 65g. The rest are Penguins. No dampeners or anything, stock. Extremely consistent switches. The amount of lube they come with is perfect for me. These are a little heavier than your Gateron browns (by 10g I think) but it wasn't much of a noticeable change for me. They are the quietest switches I have found that also have a very strong bump. In my case I was interested in a sharp bump to give me feedback on when it was actually pressed. There is no travel. I tried the Gateron Browns, knockoff blues, K.A.L.H Hush Deep Sea Tactile, and Gazzew Boba U4's (65g) and the Shrimps (67g). I noticed the these require noticeably less force (these are 55g) and they are quieter than all 3 of the others mentioned. The Deep Sea's being the loudest, with the Shrimps and Boba's being second loudest. (All 4 were quiet, but the Penguins were quietest). The Shrimps had a noticeably sharper bump but a less refined feel. They were closer to your cherry MX blues but felt hollow and cheap. The penguins have a slight "thud" and a smooth feeling click all the way through, aside from the pronounced bump before activation. I also noticed that when fully assembled in my keyboard, they had the least vertical "wiggle" than the others mentioned thus far. This is not really noticeable though. They sit higher than the Boba's and lower than the Deep Sea's. Very minimal difference. I didn't get the Shrimps recorded in the video. Overall perfect this is the perfect switch. A lighter version would be nice though (its a little lighter than avg for these types it seems). I noticed it also has got some padding on the bottom for quieting them, but it doesn't feel mushy. If you need them for a full keyboard though buy directly, it should be cheaper even with shipping. Will be buying these for all my keyboards from now on. Buy em!

Theses switches are awesome!!! I'm a gamer who's used to creamy linear switches, so silent tactile switches were a big change for me. This is a change I don't regret! These switches sound and feel awesome. VERY quiet, but not silent. I don't know how to best describe the sound, but it sounds like those old keyboard schools used to have in the lab rooms, minus any clickiness. Definitely thocky, and the tactile feel of the bump makes this a lot more enjoyable (if I had gotten silent linears, I don't think I would've liked them). They don't feel mushy, which is a complaint I've heard about silent switches in general, I put these into a RK keyboard which is already lined with foam to help with sound dampening. Definitely recommend these switches to those who want something quiet and enjoyable.

Great switches. I believe this has a deeper sound than even my Gateron Oil King V2s which are generally venerated for thock. Although Oil Kings would be better for me personally since i prefer heavier springs, these feel like I am are typing on marshmallows on a pillow. The prelube is just okay, a lot of switches have a slight scratch in the keypress, not that bad at all and probably wouldn't bother most people for switches at this price. Nonetheless this is easily fixed if you are willing to lube all of them yourself. Like i mentioned they sound really good, and sounded way sound better in person compared to the videos. This is my biggest gripe. The stems are TIGHT. Good luck trying to change your keycaps if you aren't planning to change the switches as well since they will ripped right out of the pcb. This is a matter of preference, and i appreciate the novelty and uniqueness of the color, but it looks like a significant portion of ground beef when i throw them in a pile.

These Akko Dracula switches are a fantastic, quiet, and smooth option for anyone building a new keyboard. My goal was to find a linear switch that was light, pre-lubed, and didn't have the high-pitched sound common with many other linear options. The POK stem and pre-lubed rails provide an incredibly fluid and satisfying keystroke right out of the box, feeling far smoother than many switches I've tried. A minor downside is the sound profile, which, while low-pitched, isn't as quiet as I had hoped for a "silent" build. This is a perfect switch for gamers or typists who want a quiet, light, and aesthetically pleasing switch without the hassle of manual lubing. Overall, the performance and build quality justify the price, making these a solid 5-star product in my book.

best feeling keyboard switches I've ever used. Quiet and responsive. Low effort without accidental presses (with my fingers) I love the color setup although I don't use transparent keys right now, so if I do get clear caps a bonus... good manufacture and will no doubt last a long time for my daily board

I originally purchased the Durock Shrimp switches, but after a few days of use, I realized they felt a bit too heavy for my needs. Since I type extensively for work, I wanted something lighter and easier on my fingers. The Akko Penguin switches feel like a great alternative. They offer a very similar tactile experience to the Durock Shrimps but require noticeably less force, which has helped reduce overall typing fatigue. They’re also a bit quieter, which is a nice bonus. On top of that, they’re more affordable, making them an even better value. The only downside I’ve noticed is the LED shine-through. Compared to my original switches (which are still installed on the F keys), the Penguins appear significantly dimmer. Overall, they’re a solid choice if you like the feel of Durock Shrimps but want something lighter, quieter, and more budget-friendly.

I swapped out the Gateron brown switches that came with my Keychron aluminum keyboard I keep at work because I was wanted something linear with lower tone since I share an office with others. I have Gateron milky yellow on my home keyboard and realized how much I prefer a linear, thocky-sounding switch to a clickier, louder switch. The Rosewood switches are smooth with a lower sound that I feel isn’t disruptive to others (we all love mechanical keyboards so there is constant clicking that’s satisfying to my ears). It’s not silent but definitely quiet. They already come lubed and ready to go. They’re a blah color but my keycaps aren’t clear and RGB is south-facing so no big deal. Highly recommend!

I have installed to the main raw of the keyboard, it is realy silent and you can feel the force get the feedback. For me I was expecting a higher force but this also works. BTW, I like the package.

They sounf very nice, especially when lubed and paired with foam and tape mods.

Switch lineales excelentes, con un poco más de resistencia que los grises o los rosas que son los que tengo, creo que son bastante buenos para escribir y también creo que funcionarían perfectamente para jugar Yo en lo personal tengo en las teclas más comunes para jugar los grises y en las demás tengo estos verdes y los rosas. La calidad de Akko muy buena como siempre 100% recomendados

Sounds great, sleek and simple packaging.

They look and sound amazing! For a pretty good price too. The Blue mirror switches make the spacebars quieter and i love it. The pink ones give more of the “creamy” sound if you’re looking for that, meanwhile the blue ones are a little more “thocky”.