Outemu Feather switch
The Outemu Feather is a silent tactile mechanical switch with Nylon Pro top housing, Nylon Pro bottom housing, and POM+TPU stem (standard). It features a 16 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Silicone sound dampener to reduce noise on both press and return. Designed by XCJZ and jkdk. Manufactured by Outemu.

Where to buy Outemu Feather switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Outemu Feather 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeskHero | CA | 4.20 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.33 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.39 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.43 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.50 USD | buy |
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!
Outemu Feather data sheet
| Name | Outemu Feather |
|---|---|
| Type | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon Pro |
| Bottom housing | Nylon Pro |
| Stem | POM+TPU standard |
| Spring | 16 mm |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 63 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | unknown |
| Designer | XCJZ and jkdk |
| Manufacturer | Outemu |
Comments on Outemu Feather switches
Outemu Feather Silent tactile switches have been specially developed for enthusiasts looking for a heavy tactile yet quiet typing experience – monacokeys.
Experience the perfect blend of smooth tactility and silent operation with the Outemu Feather Silent Tactile Switch. These switches are the result of a collaboration between XCJZ and jkdk, with Outemu handling the manufacturing. XCJZ, a well-known switch collector and designer, brings years of expertise to the design, having contributed to switches like Lucy, Butterfly, and Sanglei. Designed for those who love a tactile feel without the noise, the Feather Silent Tactile Switch features a POM+TPU stem for ultra-smooth keystrokes and a silicone sound dampener to reduce noise on both press and return. With a 45g actuation force, a 2.0mm actuation point, and a 3.5mm total travel distance, it delivers a responsive yet quiet typing experience. The 16mm spring ensures a snappy return, while the NLpro housing enhances durability. Compatible with 5-pin PCB mounting and equipped with a light column for RGB support, the Outemu Feather Silent Tactile Switch is an excellent choice for silent mechanical keyboards – Outemu.
Outemu Feather alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Outemu Feather, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84% | Outemu Kitty silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM (+TPU), 40/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | Gateron Grape Smoothie silent tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 60/63gF, 1.5/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | HMX Butter Silent Tactile silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 42/50gF, 2.5/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | HMX Blue Star silent tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66+TPE/POM, 35/48gF, 2.5/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 82% | Outemu Cream Yellow Pro silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Kinetic Labs Turtle silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon PA6/Nylon PA6/POK, 58/63.5gF, 2.0/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 81% | Thocc Exchange Unity silent tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 60/70gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 80% | Wuque Studio WS Silent Tactile silent tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 0/63.5gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 80% | Outemu Silent Lemon/Lime V3 silent tactile, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 35/50gF, 1.8/3.3mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent tactile mechanical switches possibly with Nylon Pro top housing, Nylon Pro bottom housing, and POM+TPU stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 63g bottom-out being at around 3.50mm. Silicone sound dampener to reduce noise on both press and return. — similar to the Outemu Feather.