Anthracite Silent Tactile Switches
Best silent tactile switches for quiet office or shared workspaces.
Experience a quieter, more responsive typing journey with these silent tactile switches. Engineered for stealthy operation, they are perfect for shared workspaces or focused video calls, minimizing distractions without sacrificing tactile satisfaction. They come lightly pre-lubricated for an immediate smooth feel. The robust construction features a full Nylon housing and a POM stem with integrated silencing pads, ensuring durability and a hushed typing experience. Their 5-pin design offers enhanced stability for a premium mechanical keyboard build, providing a superior typing feel.
$50.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1606
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#1606 in Keyboard Keys & Caps
Price vs Category Average
+17%
Above average
Actuation Type
Silent Tactile
/ Silent Tactile
Who it's for
- Keyboard builders wanting a premium, ready-to-use feel
- Office workers needing a quiet typing experience
- Typists seeking comfort during long work sessions
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious builders looking for cost-effective components
- Purists who prefer a crisp, snappy bottom-out
- Acoustic enthusiasts craving sharp, resonant sound profiles
Performance breakdown
Acoustic Dampening
Integrated silencing pads effectively eliminate harsh bottom-out noise for stealthy operation.
Tactile Feedback
Maintains a satisfying, snappy bump despite the focus on silent performance.
Factory Lubrication
Krytox 205g0 application ensures a buttery smooth feel straight out-of-the-box.
Build Stability
The 5-pin design provides a rock-solid foundation for any custom build.
Housing Durability
Full Nylon construction offers long-term resilience for heavy daily typing sessions.
Component Compatibility
Standard MX-style mounting ensures seamless integration with most mechanical keyboard kits.
Key Specs
Actuation Type
Silent Tactile
Pre-lubrication
Krytox 205g0
Housing Material
Full Nylon
Stem Material
POM with integrated silencing pads
Mounting Style
5-pin design
Spring Length
19mm
Surface Finish
Matte
Keycap Profile
Cherry Profile
Know before you buy
These are standard MX-style switches, meaning they are compatible with most hot-swappable mechanical keyboards that support 5-pin switches. If your keyboard 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 Anthracite switches feature integrated silencing pads on the POM stem, which significantly dampen the sound of the switch bottoming out and returning. They are specifically designed for quiet environments like offices or shared spaces, offering a much softer acoustic profile than traditional, un-dampened tactile switches.
No, these switches come lightly pre-lubricated from the factory with Krytox 205g0. They are ready to install and use immediately, providing a smooth typing feel right out of the box.
You will experience a distinct, snappy tactile bump that provides clear feedback without the loud 'clack' associated with standard switches. The 19mm spring adds a responsive, consistent return that keeps the typing experience feeling crisp despite the silent operation.
These switches are not designed for backlighting. The full Nylon housing is opaque, which will block or significantly diffuse any light coming from your PCB-mounted LEDs.
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