Akko Penguin Silent Switches (45 pcs) for Mechanical Keyboard 5-pin

Akko Penguin Silent (45 pcs per pack)

Akko Penguin are silent tactile mechanical switches designed for users who seek the satisfaction of tactile feedback without the accompanying noise. This model combines a clearly perceptible tactile bump with integrated dampening elements that minimize sound. This makes them the perfect choice for office environments and shared spaces, as well as for late-night gaming sessions. The switches come factory-lubricated for maximum smoothness and are compatible with a wide range of keyboards supporting a 5-pin MX design.

Key Advantages

• Quiet and Responsive: Enjoy true tactile feel without disturbing those around you.

• Clearly Defined Bump: The tactile threshold provides precise feel and confidence with every press.

• Integrated Dampeners: Specially designed dampeners effectively absorb the sound of the key impact when pressing down and returning.

• Ready to Use (Factory Lubed): Factory lubrication ensures a smooth and consistent travel right out of the box.

• Wide Compatibility: The 5-pin design is ideal for Hot-Swap keyboards and custom DIY projects.

Feel and Performance

The switches offer an excellently balanced experience. The moderate actuation force prevents accidental presses while maintaining high comfort during prolonged use. The tactile threshold is clearly felt and provides great satisfaction without being too sharp or intrusive. Thanks to factory lubrication, friction is minimized, which reduces finger fatigue and helps for faster and more precise typing.

Build Quality and Design

The stem is made of high-quality POM material, known for its strength and low coefficient of friction, and the housing is made of solid nylon, ensuring a long lifespan for the switch. The integrated internal dampeners are a precise engineering solution that absorbs sound waves and softens the impact when bottoming out, preserving the enjoyment of a mechanical keyboard in complete silence.

Compatibility

Thanks to the 5-pin (5-pin) MX design, these switches are extremely versatile. They fit perfectly into most modern Hot-Swap PCBs and custom builds. If your keyboard only supports 3-pin switches, the plastic pins on the Akko Penguin can be easily cut, which further extends their compatibility.

Technical Specifications

• Switch Type: Silent Tactile

• Actuation Force: Approximately 50 gf

• Bottom-Out Force: Approximately 65 gf

• Pre-Travel: Approximately 2.0 mm

• Total Travel: Approximately 3.3 mm

• Travel to Tactile Point: Approximately 0.4 mm

• Switch Lifespan: Approximately 50 million clicks

• Mounting: 5-pin MX compatible (with option to modify to 3-pin)

• Materials: POM stem, nylon housing, integrated dampeners

• Factory Lubrication: Yes (Pre-lubed)

• Quantity per Pack: 45 switches