Akko Penguin Silent Tactile Switches

Upgrade your keyboard with Akko Penguin switches, a silent tactile option built for users who want tactile feedback without the sharper sound profile of standard tactile or clicky switches. Akko presents Penguin as its first silent tactile switch, designed to deliver a quieter typing experience while preserving a defined early tactile bump.

This model is a strong fit for office setups, shared environments, late-night use, and custom builds where reduced sound matters as much as feel. Official and retail specs consistently describe the switch as 5-pin, MX-style, factory lubed, with 50 ± 5gf operating force, 65 ± 5gf tactile force, 0.40 mm tactile position, 2.0 ± 0.5 mm pre-travel, and 3.3 mm total travel.

Key features:

• Silent tactile switch design for quieter typing with tactile feedback.
• 50gf ± 5gf operating force for balanced actuation.
• 65gf ± 5gf tactile force with early tactile position at 0.40 mm.
• Factory-lubed for smoother stock performance.
• 5-pin switch design for better stability in compatible PCBs.
• MX-style stem compatible with standard cross-stem keycaps.
• Compatible with many Cherry-style PCBs, and the extra legs can be clipped for some 3-pin boards.​
• Designed for quieter custom keyboard builds and switch replacements.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Akko.
• Model: Penguin Switch (Silent).
• Type: Silent tactile.
• Operating force: 50 ± 5gf.
• Tactile force: 65 ± 5gf.
• Tactile position: 0.40 mm.
• Pre-travel: 2.0 ± 0.5 mm.
• Total travel: 3.3 mm.
• Spring: 19.5 ± 0.4 mm.
• Materials: POM / PA / PA.
• Pin configuration: 5-pin, modifiable to 3-pin by clipping.​
• Quantity: 45 switches per box.

Compatibility notes:

• Compatible with most mechanical keyboards that support 5-pin MX-style switches.
• The 5-pin legs can be clipped for some 3-pin PCBs if required.​
• Compatible with standard MX-style keycaps.
• Buyers should still verify hot-swap socket compatibility before purchase, especially on tighter or brand-specific PCBs.​