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PC, short for personal computer, is one of the greatest inventions of the 21st century and has a significant impact on modern people's daily lives, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation. Nowadays, the demand for computer peripherals devices is growing.
While most people would like to have a more comfortable typing experience when it comes to mechanical keyboards, for office workers or students, the demand for silence is their main goal. Just imagine, in a quiet café or office, if people use mechanical keyboards, it will annoy others. A mechanical keyboard with excellent typing experience and silent operation is a product that many people looking for. However, because of technical limitations, there is no switch that offers an excellent typing experience and extremely silence. The popular switches we currently have are not silent switches. Customers need to specifically purchase switches that focus on silent.
This article will introduce you to information about silent switches, explain how to select silent switches, and finally recommend some mechanical keyboards that install with silent switches.
What is Silent switch？
Before we start the article, one thing that we need to clarify: Silent Switches. Everything we're going to talk about later is around this component. You might be thinking, "Silent switches, as the name suggests, are just switches that make no noise at all." Dear readers, this understanding isn't entirely comprehensive. The silent switches available on the market today are not truly completely silent. To make it more accurately, the switches we have, only reduce the overall sound output.
Keyboard silent switches use dampening mechanism to reduce noise. They are installed with rubber pads on their stems. When the user fully presses a keycaps, the rubber pads absorb the impact, thereby reducing the noise. The rubber pads also perform the same function when the key rebounds.
There are so many switch you may heard before, like ”cherry mx silent red switches”, “seasalt silent switches” or “kailh midnight pro silent switch”. You may be confused that why I need to use silent switch.
Using a mechanical keyboard installed with silent switches can prevent others from being disturbed by noise, especially in public places like cafes, libraries, or any area that’s quiet. Because when you pressing the linear switches or the tactile switches, it sound it makes can affect people around the user.
Although we say that silent switches cannot fully balance silence and feel, the designers of the switches aiming to make the their product achieve a better typing experience and lower noise. This is also an excellent choice for gamers who want to have a good gaming experience and focus themselves on game sound effects.
When you reading to here, you might have a little understanding about the silent switch. We gonna be confused about that what make a silent switch keyboard to reduce its voice. Most of silent Switch, they are adding a damping pads to the side of stem, in order to reduce the sound when users press it down.
It is a very widespread and common method in the field of silent switches. This kind of design can perfectly accomplish the mission of reducing noise. However, as customers’ requirements for mechanical keyboards are increasing, some disadvantages of adding damping pads have emerged. Some switches have the issue of a soft typing feel. Because damping pads absorb the impact of pressing, it is hard to make a switch have a perfect typing experience and extreme silence. Dear reader, not all the switch has soft typing experience issue. Like RK Misty Purple Switch.
Before you buy a new switch, you need search of a lot information to understand it. Because all the switch has same structure. Before you purchase, I do recommend you watching a review videos on whatever switch you preferring.
Before purchasing a set of silent switches, I suggest you to consider what your normal working environment is. Is it a really quiet place, like an office or a library? Different environments require different silent levels.
As we know that, keyboard switch has two types, linear and segmented. Before you purchase it, as a user, you still need to figure out what type of mechanical keyboard switch you want it. If you prefer a smooth typing experience, then I suggest Silent Linear switch; if you want some feed back when you typing, Silent tactile switch is better one for you.
Of course, as a customer, considering your budget is also important too. There are so many different brand and different models silent switch in the market. Based on what you need, what you prefer, you can selected what you want.
Of course, customer review is really important. Before purchase it, I really suggest you read the customer review before you finish payment. Also, switch tester is a good tools when you confused which switch should you get.
I totally get that some people want a keyboard that already comes pre-installed with silent switches. Don’t worry—here are a few recommendations for you:
F99 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
When you're gaming with your best friends late into the night, a keyboard with silent switches helps you avoid disturbing others. The RK F99 is a perfect choice. This 96% layout mechanical keyboard comes with RGB lighting, a large-capacity battery, and customized switches. Boasting ultra-low latency, it delivers an incredibly responsive gaming experience.
Equipped with customized silent switches, the keyboard ensures a satisfying typing experience with minimal noise. Additionally, it supports other linear switches like the Cream Linear or Beige Tactile, allowing you to customize your typing feel according to your preferences.
L98 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
This keyboard is specifically designed for left-handed users. It has 98 keys and supports tri-mode wireless connection. Additionally, its 8000mAh battery ensures long-lasting performance, allowing you to fully show your gaming skills to others.
The keyboard with customized silent switches, it delivers an excellent typing experience with extremely low noise. It also offers two other switch options, so no matter what type of switch you prefer, your switch can be changed.
Are silent switch is suit for typing?
Yes, silent switch is very very suit for typing. Not only it can reduce typing voice, but also it can provide a comfortable tying felling and reliable performance. For sure, when we selecting the silent switch, you should consider your requirement, your purchase and your habit.
Even though the biggest feature of silent switch is reducing typing voice, it is a advantage for a quite area, like office, library or using it at the mid-night. Using silent switch is not meaning you lose your gaming experience. Most of silent switch put the typing feeling be their first target, like Sakura V3 silent switch.
Is silent linear switch is more quieter than silent tactile switch?
Yes, silent linear switch is quieter than silent tactile switch.
Because, silent linear switch has no sense of segmentation. When user using the key, the silent linear switch move to bottom straightly, so that it brings a low voice when the switch pressing or returning.
The silent tactile switch has “click” sound when people press it. It is a special sound, but it is louder than silent linear switch.
