Gazzew Bobagum Silent Linear Switch
Best silent linear switch for office-friendly, smooth mechanical typing.
Experience whisper-quiet typing and exceptional smoothness with the Gazzew Bobagum Silent Linear Switches. Designed for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts, these switches offer a signature pink aesthetic and are manufactured by Outemu for Gazzew. Available in packs of 10, they come with options for professional hand lubrication and Durock films to minimize wobble. Ideal for those seeking high performance and silence, these switches enhance your typing experience with their smooth operation and distinct feel.
$12.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
200
/ 6542
#200 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Housing type
Proprietary Gazzew Blend
/ Proprietary Gazzew Blend
Who it's for
- Office workers needing a quiet typing experience
- Typists seeking a frictionless and consistent keystroke
- Precision enthusiasts wanting a stable and wobble-free feel
Who should skip it
- Purists preferring the crisp impact of non-dampened switches
- Budget-conscious builders looking for cost-effective switch options
- Gamers accustomed to the full travel of standard switches
Performance breakdown
Acoustic Dampening
Industry-leading silence makes these perfect for shared office or home environments.
Stem Stability
Durock films effectively eliminate unwanted wobble for a precise typing feel.
Actuation Smoothness
Professional hand lubrication ensures a buttery, friction-free travel from start to finish.
Tactile Consistency
The 55g bottom-out force provides a predictable, uniform resistance across every key.
Build Quality
Proprietary Gazzew housing materials offer exceptional durability and a premium tactile experience.
Installation Versatility
Standard 5-pin PCB mounting ensures broad compatibility with most modern mechanical keyboards.
Key Specs
Housing type
Proprietary Gazzew Blend
Total Travel
3.6mm
Bottom Out Force
55g
PCB Mount
5-pin
Lubrication Option 1
Tribosys 3203 (Housing/Stem)
Lubrication Option 2
Krytox 105 (Springs)
Filming Material
Durock films
Stem Mount Type
MX Style (Cross)
Features
- Silent linear operation for quiet typing
- Exceptional smoothness enhancement
- Signature pink aesthetic design
- Professional hand lubrication option
- Durock films reduce key wobble
- 5-pin PCB Mount compatibility
- 55g Bottom Out Force
- Manufactured by Outemu for Gazzew
What customers say
The Gazzew Bobagum switches are celebrated as the standard for silent mechanical keyboards, offering near absolute noise reduction ideal for quiet spaces. Users consistently praise their exceptional out of the box smoothness, often requiring no extra modification for a premium feel, which boosts their value. The tight tolerances provide a solid, reliable typing experience. The defining feature, silent dampening, results in a soft, cushioned bottom out. While some enthusiasts find this feel slightly muted compared to traditional linears, this trade-off is accepted for the unparalleled silence. Overall, customers recognize these switches deliver arguably the quietest and smoothest linear performance available, justifying the cost for specialized, high performance silence.
Know before you buy
Yes, these are 5-pin PCB mount switches that are compatible with most modern hot-swap mechanical keyboards. If your board only supports 3-pin switches, you can easily clip the two extra plastic legs off the bottom of the switch to make them fit.
The Bobagum switches use internal dampeners to absorb the sound of the stem hitting the housing. While this creates a whisper-quiet typing experience, it results in a slightly softer 'cushioned' bottom-out feel compared to standard non-silent linear switches.
Hand lubrication ensures a more consistent, buttery-smooth keypress by reducing friction between the stem and housing. Adding Durock films tightens the fit between the top and bottom housing, which significantly reduces switch wobble and creates a more solid, premium feel.
A 55g bottom-out force is generally considered a light-to-medium weight. It is ideal for users who prefer a fast, effortless typing experience that reduces finger fatigue during long sessions.
Yes, these switches feature a standard MX-style cross stem. They are compatible with the vast majority of aftermarket mechanical keyboard keycaps.
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