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

(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.

The switch quality is great, they are super silent and the input speed seems great! They are lubed, at least mine were slightly lubed from factory. I've seen other say theirs weren't lubed. If you are one to customize your stuff, you may want to check if yours are lubed....if you care for that lol.. I lubed mine, I'd say use whatever lube you'd like to use for them. I would say these are definitely easy to install, but that may be up to what board you are using. I can't imagine it's difficult for most though. Overall these switches are amazing, they are quiet and seem super sturdy. The posts don't have an insane amount of wiggle. The value was absolutely great too! I will have to try more from this company when I get a chance!

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.

Wasn’t really expecting to be great given that I paid like 15 bucks for 90 switches which is a bargain really. But the quality and feel blowed me away. They are a bit on the clackier side, but if you have a decently dampened keyboard and prefer a creamy switch with a nice thock at the bottom, almost like marbly sound, give these a try. I have them on my Aula F99 and they just hit the right spot. The keycaps do get a bit tight while putting them on the switch, but those are my keycaps and not Akko’s fault. Really east to install and the pins are very durable. Compared to the Graywood V3, these are much more stronger. The switches are also really smooth and very evenly lubed. Like each switch is consistently lubed which tends to result in a smooth and even typing experience. The RGB gets a bit subdued due to there not being a diffuser or it not having a transparent top, but they don’t bother me. Don’t know why they are being returned or Amazon saying there are better products than this. They are also not that clacky as some reviewers have called them out. Honestly, for the price, this thing hits! I get that it is up to your preference. What may be the best for me might be the worst for you. Even so, I urge you to try these if you are thinking of getting a medium-lightweight switch with the sound profile being a bit creamy and thocky while also having a bit of clack. It’s almost the perfect harmony for me. Some may call me crazy but I prefer these over the Morandi and Gateron Milky Yellow Pros. Akko really outdid themselves with these. Will probably buy the rosewood and botany switch when I build a new board next month. Thanks for reading such a long review. Peace!

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!

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!

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.