--- product_id: 660116216 title: "Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs)" price: "$35.02" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/660116216-akko-v3-penguin-tactile-silent-keyboard-switch-for-mechanical-gaming store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Penguin-inspired design Built-in LED slot Silent tactile feedback Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs) **Price:** $35.02 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🐧 Quietly conquer your keyboard kingdom with Akko’s Penguin switches! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs) - **How much does it cost?** $35.02 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/660116216-akko-v3-penguin-tactile-silent-keyboard-switch-for-mechanical-gaming) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** Durability rated for 50 million keystrokes, designed to keep up with your busiest workdays and gaming marathons. - β€’ **Custom Glow Ready:** Integrated LED slots let you personalize your keyboard’s lighting to stand out in any setup. - β€’ **Pre-Lubed Smoothness:** Factory-applied lubrication ensures buttery keypresses right out of the boxβ€”no extra mods needed. - β€’ **Whisper-Quiet Precision:** Experience ultra-silent typing with 43gf tactile force, perfect for focused office or library environments. - β€’ **Plug & Play Compatibility:** Standard MX 5-pin structure fits seamlessly with most aftermarket keycaps for effortless customization. ## Overview The Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch is a 5-pin mechanical switch featuring a unique penguin-inspired design with yellow stems and white housings. It delivers silent tactile feedback at 43gf actuation force, pre-lubed for smooth keystrokes, and includes built-in LED slots compatible with SMD lighting. Compatible with standard MX keycaps and rated for 50 million keystrokes, it’s ideal for professionals seeking a quiet yet responsive typing experience. ## Description Buy Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs): Keyboards - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Silent, tactile and perfect - 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! Review: Passes the Diddy test... - 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! ## Features - Akko Penguin Switch - Inspired by penguin, Akko's first silent tactile switches come with striking yellow stems, pure white top housings, and black bottoms. Akko switch has upgraded with additional lubes on the rails, providing better out-of-box experiences - Silent Tactile – Akko 43gf silent tactile penguin switches produce minimal noise during typing while bringing tactile feedback to the user. The Silent tactile switches suit applications that require noise reduction, such as in offices, libraries, etc - Universal MX Stem that Fits Most Keycaps – Standard MX-style cross (+) stem design ensures compatibility with the vast majority of aftermarket keycap sets on the market. Drop them in and type. Note: switch opener not included - Built-in LED Slot – Akko key switches are equipped with LED slots ready for LED Mod/Assembly, and are SMD compatible (LED underneath the switch), giving you the flexibility to create a custom keyboard that stands out from the crowd - Durability and Longevity – Akko fairy switches have an approximate lifespan of 50 million keystrokes based on laboratory durability tests. One pack comes with 45 switches and a plastic tray ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #11,848 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #7 in Tactile Switches | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 323 Reviews | ## Product Details - **Operation Mode:** manual - **Contact Type:** Normally Open - **Connector Type:** 5-pin - **Brand:** Akko - **Switch Type:** Linear Mechanical Switch - **Terminal:** 5-pin - **Material:** Thermoplastic - **Circuit Type:** 1-way - **Mounting Type:** Plate-Mount - **Actuator Type:** Linear ## Images ![Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Y+LpSxcYL.jpg) ![Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GqHJjfBRL.jpg) ![Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-y0mYdGvL.jpg) ![Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51D7IgyHB5L.jpg) ![Akko V3 Penguin Tactile Silent Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 50gf Quiet Pre-Lubed Switches with Standard MX Structure (45pcs) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612SXIU54UL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are Akko switches pre-lubed?** A: Yes, Akko applies a thin factory lube to reduce pings and noise for a better typing experience. For thick lubrication, hand-lubing is recommended. **Q: Will my keycap set fit those Akko switches?** A: Akko switches are compatible with almost every standard MX style keycap sets in different materials and heights. **Q: Are these switches compatible with my keyboard?** A: Akko switches are compatible with most hot-swappable mechanical keyboard with 3-pin/5-pin sockets in a plug-and play fashion. They are not compatible with optical keyboard. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Silent, tactile and perfect *by H***I on April 20, 2025* 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Passes the Diddy test... *by D***T on January 20, 2026* 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth & Quiet *by C***A on July 13, 2026* So far these Penguin switches feel super nice to type on! They are so quiet, it feels like I am typing on an old silent MacBook Pro (or Powerbook) keyboard from way back in the day (pre chicklet). These switches are replacing standard Cherry MX switches and RK "creamy" switches. Generally I like a little click, but what's more important to me is tactility. The cherry MX offered the firmer tactile feel I like but they were far too loud for long writing sessions and late night gaming when I'm trying to be quiet. The Royal Kludge were quieter but did not offer any tactile feedback, they were too soft and squishy feeling. On the hunt for something that offered best of both switches, I saw a few murmurings about the Akko V3 Penguin. I figured I'd give them a shot, for the price it was worth the risk. So far I think I like them quite a bit, they are a lot quieter than what I was expecting (which is good) They also offer a nice actuation. Doesn't feel too soft, there's a noticeable click but it's not audible. One of the other great things is, they are molded to allow light pass through so my keyboard is now brighter than it was with the cherry switches. There's a lot more color saturation. I tried to capture it int he photo. The MX side was not as bright as the picture makes it look, but you can still see a noticeable difference in color fullness and light saturation. I have not had a chance to try them with gaming, but I think they will be pretty good, they have a nice feel when typing, I imagine it will translate well to gaming as well. ## Frequently Bought Together - Akko Botany Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 38gf Linear Pre-Lubed Switches (45pcs) - Akko V3 Creamy Purple Pro Keyboard Switch for Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, 5-Pin 30gf Tactile Switches Pre-Lubed Key switches(45pcs) - Keycap Puller Stainless Steel Key Removal Tool Keycaps Remover for Mechanical Keyboard Removing Fixing Tools --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/660116216-akko-v3-penguin-tactile-silent-keyboard-switch-for-mechanical-gaming](https://www.desertcart.us/products/660116216-akko-v3-penguin-tactile-silent-keyboard-switch-for-mechanical-gaming) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*