Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs)

Video note: the first switch (Z) is the Penguin, (X) is the KALH Hush Deep Sea Tactile, and (C) is the Boba U4 65g. The rest are Penguins. No dampeners or anything, stock. Extremely consistent switches. The amount of lube they come with is perfect for me. These are a little heavier than your Gateron browns (by 10g I think) but it wasn't much of a noticeable change for me. They are the quietest switches I have found that also have a very strong bump. In my case I was interested in a sharp bump to give me feedback on when it was actually pressed. There is no travel. I tried the Gateron Browns, knockoff blues, K.A.L.H Hush Deep Sea Tactile, and Gazzew Boba U4's (65g) and the Shrimps (67g). I noticed the these require noticeably less force (these are 55g) and they are quieter than all 3 of the others mentioned. The Deep Sea's being the loudest, with the Shrimps and Boba's being second loudest. (All 4 were quiet, but the Penguins were quietest). The Shrimps had a noticeably sharper bump but a less refined feel. They were closer to your cherry MX blues but felt hollow and cheap. The penguins have a slight "thud" and a smooth feeling click all the way through, aside from the pronounced bump before activation. I also noticed that when fully assembled in my keyboard, they had the least vertical "wiggle" than the others mentioned thus far. This is not really noticeable though. They sit higher than the Boba's and lower than the Deep Sea's. Very minimal difference. I didn't get the Shrimps recorded in the video. Overall perfect this is the perfect switch. A lighter version would be nice though (its a little lighter than avg for these types it seems). I noticed it also has got some padding on the bottom for quieting them, but it doesn't feel mushy. If you need them for a full keyboard though buy directly, it should be cheaper even with shipping. Will be buying these for all my keyboards from now on. Buy em!

These Akko Dracula switches are a fantastic, quiet, and smooth option for anyone building a new keyboard. My goal was to find a linear switch that was light, pre-lubed, and didn't have the high-pitched sound common with many other linear options. The POK stem and pre-lubed rails provide an incredibly fluid and satisfying keystroke right out of the box, feeling far smoother than many switches I've tried. A minor downside is the sound profile, which, while low-pitched, isn't as quiet as I had hoped for a "silent" build. This is a perfect switch for gamers or typists who want a quiet, light, and aesthetically pleasing switch without the hassle of manual lubing. Overall, the performance and build quality justify the price, making these a solid 5-star product in my book.

I’ve tested a lot of switches over the years I have been in this hobby, from budget linears to high-end customs, and the Akko Rosewood switches completely exceeded my expectations. From the moment I unboxed them, it was clear that Akko put real attention into both the design and performance of these switches. The rosewood-inspired colorway is beautiful in person—a deep, elegant reddish-brown that adds a touch of warmth and sophistication to any keyboard build. But these aren’t just about aesthetics. The smoothness right out of the box genuinely impressed me; there’s no scratchiness, no metallic ping, and the travel feels clean and consistent. Typing on them is silky and balanced, with a gentle, cushioned bottom-out that still offers enough feedback for precision. The sound profile leans toward a deeper “thock” with a subtle clack—rich and satisfying without being too loud. When paired with the right case and keycaps, they deliver a polished, premium typing experience. Each switch feels consistent across the board, with tight housings and even factory lubrication. There’s no noticeable stem wobble, and they install firmly into hot-swap sockets. Akko’s quality control continues to impress at this price point. Overall, the Akko Rosewood switches are an exceptional value. They look high-end, feel incredibly smooth, and sound fantastic. Whether you’re building your first custom or upgrading from stock switches, these are an easy recommendation. Bottom line: Excellent craftsmanship, smooth performance, and a refined sound profile. One of Akko’s best linear releases yet.

these switches are significantly quieter than my pervious switches. very creamy sounding and feeling as well. Do keep in mind the framing of your keyboard as well as what your typing on which can partially affect how your keys can sound. Overall for the price is it pretty good. This set has enough switches for your alphanumeric keys so an additional set will need to be purchased if your keyboard is 60% and above. seems to be meant for 40%. Another thing to keep in mind is that if you plan to use LED features on your keyboard that it will appear pink.

Silent, feel great, and affordable. Been using them for a while now and they have yet to fail me. I use my keyboard very heavily for writing, gaming, and specifically rhythm games. They don't skip or double type and feel extremely nice to press down on. Very easy to install too if you want something simple and don't really want to mod your keyboards as much.

This is it this is the switch. That's it. Oh you need more? Fine. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- [FEEL] How does it feel? It feel like making sweet love to the keyboard. The tactility is slightly above average - a nice little bump in the chunk - but the slide down is buttery smooth. I'm talking two slugs in a baby oil waterpark smooth! However, there really isn't a whole lot of resistance, in my opinion. There is a good amount of travel though, so your fingers will have plenty of space to get into it. [APPEARANCE] I mean...they look kinda cute if you associate them with a penguin, but you aren't going to spend a whole lot of time staring at them, are you? "Well, what about transparent keycaps?" No. They do not pass the transparent keycap test. A yellow stem on a white housing doesn't look as cute when you can no longer see the lower housing. Looks less like a bird, and more like bird poo. But again, you aren't going to be staring at the switch. You're not me writing this review... [SOUND] Let me be honest. I brought these because after 'doing' mechanical keyboarding for a year, I didn't believe there was a such thing as silent. Quiet, yes. Silent, no. But I was wrong. These switches are a lot quieter than I could have ever anticipated on both the down press, and the return. It's like some weird form of techno magic... seriously my mind has been blown. I've compared them to another silent switch (Silent Shrimps), and these are by far the better option in my opinion. --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- [BOTTOM LINE] If you want a solid mechanical switch that doesn't make much fuss, and practically begs you to spend time touching your keeb, this is the one. There isn't anything else that needs to be said. Bite the bullet, and add this to your cart immediately. Just do it!

(Reviewing Akko Dracula) Idk why Amazon says they're frequently returned, because they are pretty much what the product page says. These are the best switches I own (out of around 6 different types I tried so far and a few more if including test switches). I had silent switches before, so what sold me on these was their smoothness. They are the least scratchy switches I've tried yet. At 35g of force they're so lightweight I had to remove some modifications I had in my largest keycaps that were adding some weight; so the switch would come back up with no delay when released. Coming from Kailh Box Silent Browns (65g) I also feel I get less tired typing on these. Noise profile: very quiet, deeper sound (my preference). Smoothness: linear feel, very smooth, minimal stem wobbling, and very light to the touch. Value for money: not the cheapest at $17 / 45 units ($34 for a TKL set), but it delivers, so no regrets.

These key switches are great. The noise level is perfect! They still have some tactile feedback, but are much quieter than the switches I had installed. There is still some noise level, but it is on par with a regular keyboard in my opinion. The switches are easy to install and work perfectly. I have not noticed any issues with key input since installing them. They also come packaged in plastic containers that can be reused for storage, which was both unexpected and appreciated! Tl;dr Worth the money, buy them.