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Akko Penguin VS Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile

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

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Akko Penguin

Akko

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Akko Penguin
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Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile

Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile

Outemu

Overall Comparison

Akko Penguin: 50.00% Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile: 50.00%
Overall: It’s a Tie
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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Akko Penguin AND Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile

Here’s how Akko Penguin and Outemu Silent Kitty 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

Published advantages for Akko Penguin

1
  • Higher Build Profile score (77 vs 71)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Akko Penguin AND Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile

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Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.

Specification Akko Penguin Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile
General Information
Switch Name: Akko Penguin Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile
Brand: Akko Outemu
Manufacturer: Akko Dongguan Gaote Electronics Co., Ltd.
Series: Silent Series Custom Silent Series
Variant Color: Penguin Gray & White Pastel Pink & Cream White
Release Date: October 1, 2023 June 2025
Switch Type: Mechanical Mechanical
Feel Type: Silent Tactile Silent Tactile
Switch Form Factor: MX MX
Mount Type: PCB Mount PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force: 50 gf —
Bottom-out Force: 60 gf —
Tactile Force: 58 ± 5 gf —
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.5 mm —
Total Travel: 3.3 mm —
Tactile Position: 0.4 mm —
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
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Rapid Trigger:
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Analog Input:
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Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
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Sound and Build
Sound Level: Low Silent
Sound Profile: Muted Muted
Silent Dampeners:
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Top Housing Material: PA Nylon
Bottom Housing Material: PA Nylon
Stem Material: POM POM
Stem Shape: Dustproof stem Standard MX
Spring Type: Single-stage Stainless Steel
Spring Length: 19.5 mm —
Contact Material: Gold-plated alloy —
Factory Lubed:
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Lube Details: Factory pre-lubed on rails and silicone damping pads —
Housing Transparency: Opaque Opaque
Light Diffuser:
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Rated Lifespan: 50 M cycles —
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count: 5 —
MX Keycap Compatible:
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Hot-swap Compatible:
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SMD LED Compatible:
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Through-hole LED Support:
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Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Release Timeline of Akko Penguin and Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile

Akko Penguin
Akko Penguin
609 days
Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile
Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile

Akko Penguin was released 1 year, 8 months earlier than Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile.

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