Keychron
Keychron Silent K Pro Switch
Best silent linear switches for office workers and quiet gaming setups.
Enhance your typing experience with the Keychron Silent K Pro Switches. This set includes 45 Banana-colored switches, designed to provide a quiet and smooth operation. Ideal for users seeking a more peaceful keyboard environment without compromising on tactile feedback. These switches are a great option for upgrading your mechanical keyboard, offering a distinct feel and sound profile that is less intrusive than traditional switches. They are built for durability and consistent performance, making them a reliable choice for both everyday use and extended typing sessions. Experience ultra-quiet typing with the Keychron Silent K Pro Switch Silent Red switches. Designed for mechanical keyboards, these switches feature pre-lubed, linear action and transparent housing compatible with SMD LEDs, enhancing RGB backlighting. With a light actuation force of 45 10 gf, a short pre-travel of 2.0 mm, and a total travel of 4.0 mm, they offer a smooth and responsive feel. The gold alloy contacts ensure durability, rated for up to 80 million cycles, providing a silky, silent typing experience ideal for both work and gaming.
$12.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1604
/ 6542
#1604 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Number of Keys
45
Who it's for
- Office workers needing a quiet environment for shared workspaces
- Typists wanting a smooth experience without manual lubrication effort
- Keyboard enthusiasts seeking stable, easy-to-install switches for custom builds
Who should skip it
- Typists who prefer a crisp, snappy bottom-out feel
- Enthusiasts who prioritize a deep, resonant acoustic signature
- Budget-conscious builders looking to minimize total component costs
Performance breakdown
Acoustic Dampening
Engineered specifically to minimize noise for a near-silent typing environment.
Keystroke Smoothness
Factory pre-lubing ensures a fluid, friction-free linear action out of box.
Switch Longevity
Gold alloy contacts provide reliable performance for up to 80 million cycles.
Customization Ease
Hot-swappable design makes upgrading your mechanical keyboard quick and effortless.
RGB Compatibility
Transparent housing allows for vibrant, unobstructed light diffusion across your board.
Typing Responsiveness
Light actuation force offers a snappy, responsive feel for extended sessions.
Key Specs
Number of Keys
45
Color
Banana
Material
Plastic
Compatibility
Mechanical Keyboards
Compatible Hardware
3-pin Connectors
Backlight Compatible
Yes
Stem Material
POM+TPE Double Shot, MX Stem
Upper Housing Material
PC Transparent
Features
- Silent operation for a quieter typing experience
- Smooth and consistent key presses
- Durable construction for long-lasting performance
- Designed for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts
- Ultra-quiet performance for a peaceful typing experience.
- Pre-lubed for a smooth, linear keystroke.
- SMD-LED compatible transparent housing enhances RGB lighting.
- Light actuation force (45 10 gf) for effortless typing.
- Durable gold alloy contacts rated for up to 80 million cycles.
- Hot-swappable design for easy customization.
What customers say
These Keychron Silent K Pro switches are highly regarded for their impressive noise reduction, perfect for quiet environments and late night typing. They effectively minimize both bottom out and upstroke sounds without the mushiness found in other silent switches. A significant advantage is the factory prelubrication, providing excellent out of the box smoothness and consistency, eliminating the need for immediate modifications. Users appreciate the enhanced stability and reduced wobble, which justifies their premium price. While a slight crispness is sacrificed for silence, the superior acoustic performance and build quality make these switches a worthwhile investment for a more peaceful typing experience.
Know before you buy
These are 3-pin switches designed for mechanical keyboards with hot-swappable sockets. Please verify that your keyboard PCB supports 3-pin switches before purchasing.
No, these switches come pre-lubed from the factory. They are ready to install right out of the box for a smooth, consistent typing feel.
Not at all. The switches feature a transparent upper housing specifically designed to allow light to pass through, ensuring your RGB backlighting remains bright and vibrant.
These switches are specifically engineered for silent operation. They significantly reduce the 'clack' of bottoming out, making them an excellent choice for shared office spaces or quiet home environments.
The 45gf actuation force provides a light, responsive touch that is ideal for both long typing sessions and gaming. It requires minimal effort to register a keystroke, which helps reduce finger fatigue over time.
Each set includes 45 switches. If you are planning to outfit a full-sized keyboard, you will likely need to purchase multiple sets.
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