Akko Penguin Silent switch
The Akko Penguin Silent is a silent tactile mechanical switch with PA top housing, PA bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 19.5 mm spring. The tactile bump is 65g at 0.40mm. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko.
Where to buy Akko Penguin Silent switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Penguin Silent switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeaverKeys | CA | 18.53 CAD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.29 USD | buy | |
| ktechs | SG | 17.96 SGD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.31 USD | buy | |
| Akko US | CN | 13.29 USD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| StacksKB | IN | 1399.00 INR / 45 pcs | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| AKKO EU | CN | 14.99 EUR / 45 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 2.85 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.38 USD | buy | |
| OZO Keyboards | UK | 14.50 GBP / 45 pcs | 0.43 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 13.01 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 1.30 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 13.29 USD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.30 USD | sold out | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 13.29 USD / 45 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.30 USD | sold out | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.71 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.43 USD | sold out |
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Akko Penguin Silent data sheet
| Name | Akko Penguin Silent |
|---|---|
| Type | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA |
| Bottom housing | PA |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 19.5 mm |
| Tactile force | 65 g |
| Actuation | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.40 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Akko |
Comments on Akko Penguin Silent switches
built-in silicone pads for ultimate quiet
Akko Penguin Silent alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Akko Penguin Silent, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86% | Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp silent tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM (with silicone silent circle), 40/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 86% | Outemu Silent Yellow Jade silent tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/65gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Lichicx Raw Big Bump silent tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM+PTFE, 46/57.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | Cherry MX Honey Silent silent tactile, 5-pin, //, 45/99.9gF, 1.9/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Gateron Grape Smoothie silent tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 60/63gF, 1.5/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | HMX Butter Silent Tactile silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 42/50gF, 2.5/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 80% | Outemu Cream Yellow Pro silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 80% | HMX Blue Star silent tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66+TPE/POM, 35/48gF, 2.5/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 80% | TTC Bluish White (V2) Silent silent tactile, 3-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 42/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent tactile mechanical switches possibly with PA top housing, PA bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The tactile bump being around 65g at 0.40mm. The 48g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out being at around 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Akko Penguin Silent.