DUROCK Silent Shrimp Switches, Silent T1 Tactile Switches 67g, 5 Pins Pre-Lubed MX Silent Keyboard Switches (DUROCK Silent Shrimps, 90pcs)

Got these because a kind fellow on Reddit recommended them as a silent tactile option. I replaced everything on a Keychron Q11 except the modifier (shift, Ctrl, Alt) and F keys with these and... Holy cow these are amazing switches. Smooth feel, but with a defined bump right above the actuation of the switch, and just about the same sound profile as a membrane switch. I'm buying another set to swap out the rest of the keys as leaving out the modifier keys (linear switches) felt really weird. I think my typing has become faster and more accurate with these equipped.I do wish that the housings weren't aqua green, but it doesn't seem to make a difference with the backlight on the Q11. It did turn a white backlight into teal on an inexpensive 10 key pad I got for data entry. But that's not even a Persian rug flaw in my book.

Excellent switches. Bought them to build my wife a keyboard, but ended up loving the final product and stealing it. Actually typing a bit faster on this board than my previous Cherry MX Green board. Bought the 110 switch pack, and out of the ~105 used on this board, no switches were defective. Switches slotted into the boards with no issues, and everything worked right out of the gate. I'm guessing that people complaining that these are scratchy and require lubing got a bad batch, as mine are buttery smooth. Sound is pleasant, but not the deepest sound in the world that some people are looking for. My only complaint is that they are now cheaper than when I bought them.10/10, would highly recommend.

These are great switches overall. They have pretty good tactility and are quiet out of the box. However, they are also very scratchy. I would not recommend them without lube. After meticulously lubing the housings, springs, and stems separately (every part that moves besides what touches the leaf), I can say that 90% of the scratchiness is gone, they are even quieter, and feel much better. Some were still a bit scratchy though and required some additional treatment. Great silent switches, but stay away and stick to POM stem switches unless you are willing to lube them yourself.Installation is normally of course easy, the 2 star installation rating is due to my opinion that lube is basically required which makes the installation a very time consuming process.

These switches surprised me. I never have used silent switches before, and my initial choices (Boba U4s) were out of stock from my usual go-to places. So why not try out something a bit more wallet-friendly? I had these switches in my crosshairs for a while now. And as many videos and as much research I did, I knew the only way to know if I liked them would be to try them for myself.So why would I want silent switches?This is for a work keyboard, I used Linear switches (banana splits) but someone mentioned that it was a little loud-- which for my environment it was pretty noticeable (it is a very quiet work environment), and I am an aggressive typer that always bottoms out my keys. So I decided to look for a good silent switch and I knew I wanted to switch to Tactile switches as linear silents are often perceived as mushy and unsatisfying.What I like about these switches:Let me say I love these stock. It could be used without adding more lube -- it does have a mild ping but the tactility feels great, and you can really feel the bump. The switch itself is more muted than a regular linear switch, but the sound of the keyboard really depends on how you type and on what kind of keyboard you put it in. Many people forget that the switch is not the only factor in sound, the keyboard, keys, and even your desk plays a part in changing the sound signature of your keyboard.To reduce the sound I added some lube, Tribosys 3204 which is a lighter lube than Krytox 2050g. I bag lubed the springs, and lubed the bottom housing along with the stem excluding the leaf and legs of the stem to avoid ruining the tactile bump. Additionally, I skipped filming the switches because housing feels pretty tight already and wouldn't likely gain any benefit from films. It is a heavier switch so it will need some breaking in but to me it feels perfect as is.The lube made the pinging almost non existent and the switches feel better with the lube. Again, use a light coat of lube because too much will turn these switches to feel like a membrane keyboard. The overall sound of the keyboard became quieter as well.Conclusion:For the price they are worth it, they are great stock but can benefit from some light lubing.Edit:I just tested all my switches and found only 1 was faulty. It happens every now and then. Thankfully I have extras.

I do love a good tactile silent switch, and this does the job so well. It feels very tactile, yet it is as silent as it can be. I live with other people in my apartment, and this switch keeps the roommate quiet (heh). Although I do think that the price can be a little higher than others, you really are paying for that good silent switch without much of a compromise on that tactile feel. I do love the weight of these keys!

Excellent silent tactile switches. Thocky and thick sounding. I like tactile switches personally because I feel it allows me to not “misclick” a key making me type and respond faster in video games. They’re a little pricy but worth it since they’re durable and won’t need replacing anytime soon.

Silent switches. You love them...or you hate them. I love them because my wife doesn't love me in the next room clacking away on the Akko Creamy Yellows, going 95 wpm at 2:30 a.m. on a Tuesday night when inspiration strikes for a new Amazon review. These have an awesome feel to them. They're not the most silent, but the price is good, the feel is fantastic, and who doesn't love a little alliteration with their switches.Also, I lift bricks and stones and such during the day for work, when I'm not mauling keebs, so I'm unintentionally mildly (moderately prob) aggressive when I type, lol so I highly prefer something in the 60+gram range otherwise I'm bottoming out on every keystroke. These stand up to it just fineFeker 80 - Silent Shrimps (stock) - Frontier Element-001 PBT/PC keycaps