Silent and quiet switches in stock

24 in stockfrom $0.22/switchprices checked Nov 6, 2026

What are the quietest keyboard switches?

There are 24 silent switches in stock at 5 stores, from $0.22 per switch, checked Nov 6, 2026. Three to look at first: the Haimu Faint Heartbeat Silent Linear Switch ($0.22 per switch in packs of 36 at CannonKeys, linear, 55g, the lowest price on this list), the Haimu Orchid Mantis Silent Tactile Switch ($0.22 per switch in packs of 36 at CannonKeys, tactile) and the Everfree Silent Yellow Linear Switch ($0.30 per switch in packs of 36 at CannonKeys, linear, 50g).

What are the quietest keyboard switches?
SwitchPer switchPackStoreTypeForce
Haimu Faint Heartbeat Silent Linear Switch$0.2236 for $8.10CannonKeysLinear55g
Haimu Hushfall Silent Linear Switch$0.2236 for $8.10CannonKeysLinear45g
Haimu Narutomaki Silent Linear Switch$0.2236 for $8.10CannonKeysLinearNot listed
Haimu Orchid Mantis Silent Tactile Switch$0.2236 for $8.10CannonKeysTactileNot listed
Haimu Purple Fluorite Silent Linear Switch$0.2236 for $8.10CannonKeysLinearNot listed
Haimu Sea Salt Silent Linear Switch$0.2236 for $8.10CannonKeysLinearNot listed
Haimu Velella Grey Silent Linear Switch$0.2236 for $8.10CannonKeysLinearNot listed
Haimu Velella White Silent Linear Switch$0.2236 for $8.10CannonKeysLinear45g

Silent switches have rubber or silicone dampers on the stem that soften the bottom-out and the return, cutting the typing sound noticeably. They are the biggest single change you can make for a quiet keyboard in an office or a shared room.

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What to check before you buy

  • Silent linears feel slightly softer at the bottom; silent tactiles have a muted bump.
  • Stabilizers make noise too: lubed, tuned stabilizers matter as much as the switches.
  • A case foam and a soft desk mat reduce noise further.
  • Compare price per switch; silent switches cost a little more than standard ones.
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Common questions

What are the cheapest silent switches per switch?

The Haimu Faint Heartbeat Silent Linear Switch at $0.22 per switch (36 for $8.10 at CannonKeys) on Nov 6, 2026.

How many switches do I need?

One per key. A 65% keyboard usually has 68 keys and a 75% has 84. In packs of 36, that is 2 and 3 packs.

Are these linear or tactile?

17 are linear (smooth, no bump) and 5 are tactile (a bump you can feel before the key registers). The rest are clicky or not labeled.