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Akko Penguin VS Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

We are comparing the Akko Penguin (Akko) with the Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile (Kailh). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Akko Penguin

Akko

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Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Kailh

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Overall Comparison

Akko Penguin: 51.05% Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile: 48.95%

Overall: Akko Penguin Wins

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Gaming Profile

Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.

Akko Penguin

Fast

Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Standard

Tactile Profile

Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.

Akko Penguin

Tactile

Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Tactile

Build and Durability

Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.

Akko Penguin

Durable

Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Extended

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Akko Penguin AND Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Here’s how Akko Penguin and Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Akko Penguin: 1 advantage Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile: 5 advantages

Published advantages for Akko Penguin

Shorter total travel (3.3 mm vs 3.7 ± 0.3 mm)

Published advantages for Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Higher Build Profile score (83 vs 77)
Shorter pre-travel (1.9 ± 0.4 mm vs 2 ± 0.5 mm)
Lighter operating force (45 ± 10 gf vs 50 gf)
Lighter bottom-out force (55 ± 10 gf vs 60 gf)
Higher rated lifespan (At least 70 M cycles vs 50 M cycles)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Akko Penguin AND Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

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Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.

Specification	Akko Penguin	Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
General Information
Switch Name:	Akko Penguin	Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
Brand:	Akko	Kailh
Manufacturer:	Akko	Kaihua Electronics
Series:	Silent Series	Midnight Pro Series
Variant Color:	Penguin Gray & White	Midnight Black / Translucent Smoky
Release Date:	October 1, 2023	February 20, 2024
Switch Type:	Mechanical	Mechanical
Feel Type:	Silent Tactile	Silent Tactile
Switch Form Factor:	MX	MX
Mount Type:	PCB Mount	5-pin
Force and Travel
Initial Force:	—	35 ± 5 gf
Operating Force:	50 gf	45 ± 10 gf
Bottom-out Force:	60 gf	55 ± 10 gf
Tactile Force:	58 ± 5 gf	55 ± 10 gf
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.5 mm	1.9 ± 0.4 mm
Total Travel:	3.3 mm	3.7 ± 0.3 mm
Tactile Position:	0.4 mm	0.9 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level:	Low	Silent
Sound Profile:	Muted	Muted
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	PA	PC
Bottom Housing Material:	PA	PA66
Stem Material:	POM	POM
Stem Shape:	Dustproof stem	Box stem
Spring Type:	Single-stage	Single-stage
Spring Length:	19.5 mm	20 mm
Spring Weight:	—	55 gf
Contact Material:	Gold-plated alloy	Composite gold
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed on rails and silicone damping pads	Factory lubricated on internal guide tracks and spring base
Housing Transparency:	Opaque	Translucent
Light Diffuser:
Rated Lifespan:	50 M cycles	At least 70 M cycles
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count:	5	5
MX Keycap Compatible:
Hot-swap Compatible:
SMD LED Compatible:
Through-hole LED Support:

Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Highlights stronger published force feedback and deeper press characteristics.

Specification	Akko Penguin	Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
General Information
Switch Name:	Akko Penguin	Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
Brand:	Akko	Kailh
Manufacturer:	Akko	Kaihua Electronics
Series:	Silent Series	Midnight Pro Series
Variant Color:	Penguin Gray & White	Midnight Black / Translucent Smoky
Release Date:	October 1, 2023	February 20, 2024
Switch Type:	Mechanical	Mechanical
Feel Type:	Silent Tactile	Silent Tactile
Switch Form Factor:	MX	MX
Mount Type:	PCB Mount	5-pin
Force and Travel
Initial Force:	—	35 ± 5 gf
Operating Force:	50 gf	45 ± 10 gf
Bottom-out Force:	60 gf	55 ± 10 gf
Tactile Force:	58 ± 5 gf	55 ± 10 gf
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.5 mm	1.9 ± 0.4 mm
Total Travel:	3.3 mm	3.7 ± 0.3 mm
Tactile Position:	0.4 mm	0.9 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level:	Low	Silent
Sound Profile:	Muted	Muted
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	PA	PC
Bottom Housing Material:	PA	PA66
Stem Material:	POM	POM
Stem Shape:	Dustproof stem	Box stem
Spring Type:	Single-stage	Single-stage
Spring Length:	19.5 mm	20 mm
Spring Weight:	—	55 gf
Contact Material:	Gold-plated alloy	Composite gold
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed on rails and silicone damping pads	Factory lubricated on internal guide tracks and spring base
Housing Transparency:	Opaque	Translucent
Light Diffuser:
Rated Lifespan:	50 M cycles	At least 70 M cycles
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count:	5	5
MX Keycap Compatible:
Hot-swap Compatible:
SMD LED Compatible:
Through-hole LED Support:

Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Release Timeline of Akko Penguin and Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Oct 1, 2023

Akko Penguin

142 days gap

Feb 20, 2024

Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Akko Penguin was released 4 months, 19 days earlier than Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile.

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