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Gateron Silent Black

Linear Silent

The heavier of Gateron's silent linears: 60 g actuation with dual-direction dampening. Quiet keystrokes that still feel like they're going somewhere.

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Sound & feel

Silent Black pairs Gateron's dampened stem design with the firmer 60 g spring, for typists who want silence without the featherweight feel. The heavier spring works in the design's favor. With more force in play, the cushioned landing reads as controlled rather than vague.

What little sound remains is a low, muffled thud, deeper in tone than Silent Red and arguably the more satisfying of the two if you must listen closely.

It's the budget answer for night-shift typists with heavy hands, and a sensible spacebar-and-mods companion in otherwise Silent Red builds.

Sound on this page is synthesized from the switch's published specs and community-documented character: an honest simulation, not a recording. We're progressively replacing simulations with our own studio recordings. How our sounds are made

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Gateron Silent Black sound like?

muffled, deeper press; quiet with substance. Use the player on this page to hear simulated press and release sounds derived from its real specifications, and as a silent switch it is one of the quieter options you can buy.

Is the Gateron Silent Black good for gaming or typing?

As a linear switch with 60g actuation force and 2mm pre-travel, it suits fast, repeated presses, which is why linears are a common gaming pick. It types perfectly well too if you like a smooth, uninterrupted keystroke.

How heavy is the Gateron Silent Black?

60g actuation, 70g bottom-out. Note that Gateron officially rates actuation force. Brands differ, so check the basis when comparing switches.