Akko Penguin Silent
vsGazzew Bobagum
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Side by side
| Akko Penguin Silent | Gazzew Bobagum | |
| Type | Silent | Silent |
| Sound | Silent | Silent |
| Loudness | -62.9 dB | -65 dB |
| Pitch | 664 Hz | 515 Hz |
| Spring weight | 46.9 g | 42.6 g |
| Actuation force | 27.9 g | 23.9 g |
| Bottom-out force | 56.7 g | 50.1 g |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.9 mm |
Force curves compared
Both curves modeled from each switch's measured actuation, bottom-out values.
Which should you pick?
The Akko Penguin Silent and Gazzew Bobagum are both silent switches, but they feel and sound different enough to be worth comparing directly.
Akko Penguin Silent runs the heavier spring at 46.9g versus 42.6g — about 4.299999999999997g more — so it feels more deliberate under the finger, while Gazzew Bobagum is quicker and lighter to press.
On sound, Akko Penguin Silent is the louder of the two at -62.9dB versus -65dB (2.1000000000000014dB quieter), pitched higher at roughly 664Hz. It reads as silent, while Gazzew Bobagum comes across more silent.
Pick Akko Penguin Silent if you want a heavier, more controlled press and a louder, more present sound. Pick Gazzew Bobagum if you'd rather have a lighter, faster press and a quieter typing sound. Use the players above to hear which one you actually prefer.
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