Outemu Silent Sky Switches
Best tactile switches for enthusiasts building a quiet custom keyboard.
Experience a premium, quiet, and tactile typing experience with these mechanical keyboard switches. Engineered for enthusiasts, they reduce noise without sacrificing feel, offering tactility comparable to Cherry MX Clear. Integrated silencing pads dampen sound, while PCB-mount compatibility allows for easy modification. Available in 62g and 68g actuation forces, they feature a distinctive blue bottom housing, transparent top, and clear stem for a unique aesthetic. These switches are designed for custom keyboard builds.
$60.00
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4.4
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Category Rank
5444
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Price vs Category Average
+40%
Above average
Switch Type
Mechanical
/ Mechanical
Who it's for
- Office workers needing a quiet environment for shared workspaces
- Typists who prefer a distinct, high-point tactile bump
- Budget-conscious enthusiasts seeking premium performance without the high cost
Who should skip it
- Owners of boards with tight or non-compatible hot-swap sockets
- Purists who dislike the soft bottom-out of dampened switches
- Perfectionists requiring absolute consistency across every single key
Performance breakdown
Acoustic Dampening
Integrated pads effectively mute bottom-out noise for a library-quiet workspace.
Tactile Feedback
Crisp, pronounced bump rivals the classic feel of Cherry MX Clears.
Customization Potential
PCB-mount design and trimmable pegs offer excellent flexibility for custom builds.
Build Quality
Resin construction feels durable and consistent across both actuation weight options.
LED Integration
Transparent housing ensures vibrant light diffusion for SMD LED setups.
Typing Ergonomics
Choice of 62g or 68g springs accommodates various preferred typing styles.
Key Specs
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mounting
PCB Mount (trimmable pegs for plate)
Housing Color
Blue bottom, transparent top
Stem Color
Clear
Actuation Force Options
62g and 68g
LED Compatibility
SMD LEDs
Stem Mount Type
MX Style (Cross)
Switch Compatibility
Cherry MX Style
Know before you buy
Outemu Silent Sky switches offer a tactile bump profile very similar to Cherry MX Clears. The primary difference is the integrated silencing pads, which significantly dampen the bottom-out and return noise for a quieter typing experience.
These are PCB-mount switches with two plastic guide pins. If your hot-swap keyboard only supports plate-mount switches, you can easily trim these pins with a pair of flush cutters to make them compatible.
The 62g option provides a lighter, snappier feel that is generally preferred for long typing sessions. The 68g option offers more resistance, which can help prevent accidental keypresses and provides a more substantial, deliberate typing feel.
Yes, the transparent top housing is designed to be compatible with SMD LEDs. This allows your keyboard's backlighting to shine through clearly, though the blue bottom housing may slightly tint the light depending on your specific LED placement.
While these switches are functional out of the box, enthusiasts often choose to apply a light layer of lubricant to the rails and springs. This can further refine the smoothness of the tactile bump and eliminate any minor spring ping.
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