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

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!

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.

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.

So far these Penguin switches feel super nice to type on! They are so quiet, it feels like I am typing on an old silent MacBook Pro (or Powerbook) keyboard from way back in the day (pre chicklet). These switches are replacing standard Cherry MX switches and RK "creamy" switches. Generally I like a little click, but what's more important to me is tactility. The cherry MX offered the firmer tactile feel I like but they were far too loud for long writing sessions and late night gaming when I'm trying to be quiet. The Royal Kludge were quieter but did not offer any tactile feedback, they were too soft and squishy feeling. On the hunt for something that offered best of both switches, I saw a few murmurings about the Akko V3 Penguin. I figured I'd give them a shot, for the price it was worth the risk. So far I think I like them quite a bit, they are a lot quieter than what I was expecting (which is good) They also offer a nice actuation. Doesn't feel too soft, there's a noticeable click but it's not audible. One of the other great things is, they are molded to allow light pass through so my keyboard is now brighter than it was with the cherry switches. There's a lot more color saturation. I tried to capture it int he photo. The MX side was not as bright as the picture makes it look, but you can still see a noticeable difference in color fullness and light saturation. I have not had a chance to try them with gaming, but I think they will be pretty good, they have a nice feel when typing, I imagine it will translate well to gaming as well.

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.

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 purchased the Akko Rosewood switches and I love them. I previously had Gateron Milky Yellows on my board, but unfortunately the factory lubing was not that good so I got a lot of spring ping when I was typing. I'm also planning to take the board to the office and the Milky Yellows weren't quiet enough. Purchased the rosewoods and got exactly what I wanted. They come well lubed out of the box, no spring ping when typing, feel nice to type on. I still get a nice deep thocky sound that isn't too loud for the office. Loud enough for me to enjoy but not so loud that I'm annoying my coworkers 😅. I was very impressed. I was deciding between these and the Oil Kings, but eventually chose those because they felt just as good as the oil kings for a lesser price. My board is a full aluminum Neo80, all foams with a FR4 plate and PBT keycaps.

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

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”.

控えめで上品、かつ非常に滑らかな打ち心地のキースイッチです。 薔薇を思わせる可愛らしいボディカラーですが、「ローズ」ではなく、あえて高級木材の「ローズウッド」を名前に冠している点にセンスを感じます。実際にその名に恥じない上質な感触を楽しめます。 複数のレビュアーも動画などで言及していますが、深く低く響く「コトコト感」は、数あるスイッチの中でもナンバーワンとの呼び声も高いほど。主張しすぎない控えめな音量のため、派手な音を求める方には少し物足りないかもしれませんが、落ち着いた質感を好む方には最適です。 注意点として、動作荷重が40gと軽めなので、厚みのあるキーキャップを合わせると、戻りが少し弱く感じられるかもしれません。 手に取りやすい価格なので、気軽に試せる点は大きな魅力です。ただ、この上品な打ち心地が「安さ」ゆえに高級と認識されにくそうなのがジレンマです。 それほどまでに完成度が高く、静かで上質なタイピング環境を求めている方には、ぜひ試していただきたい逸品です。