Unlike the Cherry MX Silent Black, these switches were more consistent in performance.

You may have also guessed that the higher score is linked to the smoothness, and you’d be correct! There were no instances where I thought the switches were to blame. If the 60g weighting is too heavy for you, then I suggest going with the Cherry MX Silent Red, they both score a 7/10 in this category, but it’s a lesser switch in all other aspects. This is the only silent switch in the Ink lineup.

If you want to spend a bit more money for smoothness ($8.50 for 10 switches according to NovelKeys), then consider this your next switch for an office environment. Also, I know this is a recurring theme, but these switches are very smooth, earning them an extra point in this category. I still dislike them though, but they don’t annoy me as much in these switches.

It’s pretty neat technique to making a switch quieter.Īs I gain more experience with silent switches, the more I get used to the mushy feel of the silencing dampeners. It has dampeners on the side that absorbs both the upstroke and the downstroke. Its silencing method is similar to previous silent switches I’ve reviewed. There is no spring/scratch noise when typing or gaming, thus the higher score, even though it isn’t any quieter in comparison to other silent switches I’ve reviewed (so far). And as mentioned above, this is the only switch in the Ink lineup to get the silent treatment. Give me more switches in this weighting and I’ll keep giving high scores all around. It’s a night and day difference in a blind test with only the best contactless switches surpassing it. Surpassing a 7 on smoothness by any switch is an achievement! On-centre keypresses are silky smooth with a hint of scratchiness when pressed off-centre, though it isn’t as bad as the Cherry MX Silent Black. Here’s the video review if you prefer watching content: This really is the best of the best from Gateron. Too bad it’s the only silent switch in the Ink lineup a Silent Red Ink would’ve been a great lighter alternative. The Silent Black Ink is an amazingly smooth and quiet switch, but with a relatively high price tag, is it worthy of a top spot? Spoiler: Yes. Inks get a coat of paint Running alonside GMK Baltic are the matching Gateron Ink Black V2 recolours DetailsLinear70g bottom outGold plated springColors. By purchasing this product you agree to our Refund & Return Policy →Īll product images are subject to slight inaccuracies in color.Linear | 4.00mm | 60g actuation | 70g Bottom Out | PCB Mount | ~£0.85 per switch.If your order is not all in stock we are unable to ship it until all items arrive. Do not combine this product with group buys or pre-orders in your cart.To keep up to date with the status of this product, check us out on: Sold in packs of ten (1 unit = 10 switches).These switches are highly regarded within the community if you're a fan of silky-smooth actuation, look no further! 📝 SPECIFICATIONS In stock! Ships within 1 to 3 business days.įrom Gateron's premium line of switches, their Black Ink switches feature a unique housing material and coated spring to make them arguably one of the smoothest linears on the market. DO NOT COMBINE WITH GROUP BUY OR PRE-ORDER PRODUCTS

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