Akko Penguin

Switch Type: Silent Tactile
Mounting Style: 5-pin PCB mount
Top Housing Material: PA (Polyamide)
Bottom Housing Material: PA (Polyamide)
Stem Material: POM (Polyoxymethylene)
Operating Force: 43g ±5g
Tactile Force: 58g
Bottom-Out Force: 60g
Pre-Travel Distance: 2.0mm ±0.5mm
Total Travel Distance: 3.3mm
Tactile Position: 0.4mm
Spring: 19.5mm single-stage
Factory Lubed: Yes

The Akko Penguin Silent Tactile switch is Akko's inaugural entry into the silent tactile switch market, designed to deliver a quiet yet responsive typing experience. With its distinctive tactile bump and dampened acoustics, it caters to users seeking both feedback and discretion in their keystrokes. The Akko Penguin offers a pronounced "P"-shaped tactile bump early in the keypress, reminiscent of switches like the Invyr Holy Panda or Boba U4T. Despite its silent design, it provides a responsive and snappy feel without the mushiness often associated with silent switches. The silicone dampening mechanism ensures a subdued sound profile, making it suitable for quiet environments.