Does such a thing exist - quiet mechanical keyboard?

monkeyblue · 1 Aug 2016 at 15:01

Hi,

I'm currently looking into getting a replacement keyboard as the current one is driving me insane when typing due to the clicks it makes.

I suspect its just because I have a cheap one link below:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk-cobra-advanced-gaming-box-set-red-kb-009-ok.html

Ideally I would like a replacement mechanical keyboard which was not as loud as the current one, any advise would be great.

Budget wise I'm looking at no more than £150, the mouse could do with being ditched also.

Thanks in advance.

Aaron

Glanza · 1 Aug 2016 at 15:43

The keyboard you currently have isn't mechanical.

Mionix is fairly quiet for a mech straight out the box, if you want to make any Cherry switch quieter you can buy the O rings from OCUK and fit those.

If you aren't set on getting Cherry switches you could look at the Steelseries M800 Apex, I have this and it's very quiet for typing on.

Artery · 1 Aug 2016 at 15:45

I got some o rings for my K70, they dampen the sound a little but it's still there.

Rroff · 1 Aug 2016 at 15:46

As mentioned this one is relatively quiet (not quiet) as far as mechanicals go and fairly reasonable coupled with O rings: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/mionix-zibal-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-mx-black-kb-012-mi.html but you really need to try MX Blacks before you commit as they aren't for everyone.

Mechanicals and quiet don't really go together.

monkeyblue · 1 Aug 2016 at 15:57

Ah I feel so stupid now you have pointed out the keyboard I have is not Mechanical that certainly makes sense now hence the price paid.

The Mionix one mentioned a couple of times does look quite good, why do you suggest trying an MX Black out first as they are not for everyone?

Thanks Aaron

Rroff · 1 Aug 2016 at 16:00

MX Blacks take a fair amount of force to activate relative to most other key types and lack the tactile bump of blues and brown that some people like (though most membrane also lack it also). I find it a very good key for FPS gaming but only so so for typing.

monkeyblue · 1 Aug 2016 at 16:03

Rroff said:
MX Blacks take a fair amount of force to activate relative to most other key types and lack the tactile bump of blues and brown that some people like (though most membrane also lack it also). I find it a very good key for FPS gaming but only so so for typing.

Ah thanks that helps a lot, I'm looking to be doing a lot more typing on the PC well Android development and games in between so it looks like I might have to spend a bit extra.

Thanks

Wulfster · 2 Aug 2016 at 08:24

Corsair strafe with silent mx switches are probably the quietest mechanical keys atm. The difference between this and my ducky brown switch keyboard is night and day.

Best

Wulf

P.s. Just remembered my Logitech g910 spark is very quiet too, but those are Romer G switches and the keycap shapes definitely aren't standard. Oddly though it doesn't detract from typing comfort or speed, at least for me.

NikTheSHNIK · 2 Aug 2016 at 15:33

Corsair Gaming STRAFE MX Silent Mechanical Keyboard, Backlit Red LED, Cherry MX Silent (CH-9104023-UK) @ £114.95 inc VAT https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...-cherry-mx-silent-ch-9104023-u-kb-094-cs.html

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monkeyblue · 2 Aug 2016 at 16:45

Thanks for the replies the Corsair Gaming STRAFE MX Silent keyboard does look good, I'm now debating this over the slightly more expensive one STRAFE MX RGB Silent is there much difference in the two well apart from all the colours

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cors...-gaming-keyboard-ch-9000121-uk-kb-052-cs.html

Thanks aaron

monkeyblue · 2 Aug 2016 at 17:19

I decided to take the plunge and orders the Corsa Gaming STRAFE RGB Cherry MX SILENT fingers crossed I like it

Thanks for the help everyone.

Aaron

Wulfster · 3 Aug 2016 at 11:09

monkeyblue said:
I decided to take the plunge and orders the Corsa Gaming STRAFE RGB Cherry MX SILENT fingers crossed I like it

Thanks for the help everyone.

Aaron

Pretty sure you'll love it, I love mine. Don't forget that corsair have downloadable strafe profiles should you want some. Also Corsair are about to announce some after market keycaps (pbt+Pom) should that float your boat

Best

Wulf

monkeyblue · 3 Aug 2016 at 13:56

Wulfster said:
Pretty sure you'll love it, I love mine. Don't forget that corsair have downloadable strafe profiles should you want some. Also Corsair are about to announce some after market keycaps (pbt+Pom) should that float your boat

Best

Wulf

It has only just arrived, although I've not had chance to plug it into a PC yet it certainly is a lot more quiet than my existing keyboard and looks and feels fab.

I'll definitely be checking out the strafe profiles online

Thanks for the help
Aaron

Wulfster · 4 Aug 2016 at 09:27

monkeyblue said:
It has only just arrived, although I've not had chance to plug it into a PC yet it certainly is a lot more quiet than my existing keyboard and looks and feels fab.

I'll definitely be checking out the strafe profiles online

Thanks for the help
Aaron

Np mate your most welcome

Best

Wulf

Bantu · 4 Aug 2016 at 09:31

I'll be curious to see how you get on and how quiet it is. I'm thinking of switching to mechanical, but what's giving me pause is the extra noise. I currently have the logitech k750 solar (one of those flat island style keyboards). Very quiet, but gets really uncomfortable after a while.

Yozzer · 11 Aug 2016 at 10:10

I just bought the Strafe mechanical with silent keys, (not the RGB version), and I am super impressed. I had the Steelseries 6GV2 and the silent keys are sooooo much better.
I nearly bought the K95's on offer but the "strafe" word came out of my mouth, and I am very pleased, (and so is my wife who was going bonkers when I played games)

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