Nyohn t1_ja2bcnu wrote on February 26, 2023 at 8:46 AM

Reply to comment by phlurker in I tried some silent switches recently and I was quite surprised by which one was the quietest by Paraless

Zilents, U4, Cherry and Gateron silents. And then some UHMWPE linear switches which aren't marketed as silent but I do find them quieter than pom or nylon based switches and without any dampeners.

phlurker t1_ja2kdse wrote on February 26, 2023 at 10:45 AM

Just clarifying but are they quieter than U4s or just quieter than switches without dampeners? If it's the former, then I'll probably be trying them out.

Nyohn t1_ja2mwg8 wrote on February 26, 2023 at 11:19 AM

I can't say for sure regarding the whispers tactile since I haven't tried those, but comparing the U4 with the heartbeat the heartbeat is quieter, and feels just way, way, better. I would guesd that the whispers are probably on par with the U4, the tactile bump probably increases the sound just slightly over the linears. But the whispers I would assume have the U4 beat in feel.

-Kasu t1_ja33tok wrote on February 26, 2023 at 2:18 PM

They are not quieter than u4, u4 is still one of the quietest tactile switches. Whispers still have a bit of a top out noise. It isnt as dampened on the upstroke.