Gateron Zero Degree Silent
vsOutemu Ocean
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Side by side
| Gateron Zero Degree Silent | Outemu Ocean | |
| Type | Silent | Silent |
| Sound | Silent | Silent |
| Loudness | -41.6 dB | -61.5 dB |
| Pitch | 1,307 Hz | 821 Hz |
| Spring weight | 54.5 g | 53.6 g |
| Actuation force | 32.6 g | 37.4 g |
| Bottom-out force | 69 g | 72 g |
| Total travel | 3.8 mm | 3.8 mm |
Force curves compared
Both curves modeled from each switch's measured actuation, bottom-out values.
Which should you pick?
The Gateron Zero Degree Silent and Outemu Ocean are both silent switches, but they feel and sound different enough to be worth comparing directly.
Gateron Zero Degree Silent runs the heavier spring at 54.5g versus 53.6g — about 0.8999999999999986g more — so it feels more deliberate under the finger, while Outemu Ocean is quicker and lighter to press.
On sound, Gateron Zero Degree Silent is the louder of the two at -41.6dB versus -61.5dB (19.9dB quieter), pitched higher at roughly 1,307Hz. It reads as silent, while Outemu Ocean comes across more silent.
Pick Gateron Zero Degree Silent if you want a heavier, more controlled press and a louder, more present sound. Pick Outemu Ocean 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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