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Akko Penguin VS Outemu Silent Lime V3

We are comparing the Akko Penguin (Akko) with the Outemu Silent Lime V3 (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
VS
Outemu Silent Lime V3

Outemu Silent Lime V3

Outemu

Overall Comparison

Akko Penguin: 46.93% Outemu Silent Lime V3: 53.07%
Overall: Outemu Silent Lime V3 Wins
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Gaming Profile

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

Akko Penguin
66
Fast
Outemu Silent Lime V3
73
Fast

Tactile Profile

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

Akko Penguin
61
Tactile
Outemu Silent Lime V3
61
Tactile

Build and Durability

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

Akko Penguin
77
Durable
Outemu Silent Lime V3
74
Durable

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Akko Penguin AND Outemu Silent Lime V3

Here’s how Akko Penguin and Outemu Silent Lime V3 differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Outemu Silent Lime V3: 4 advantages

Published advantages for Outemu Silent Lime V3

4
  • Higher Gaming Profile score (73 vs 66)
  • Shorter pre-travel (1.8 ± 0.6 mm vs 2 ± 0.5 mm)
  • Lighter operating force (35 ± 10 gf vs 50 gf)
  • Lighter bottom-out force (50 gf vs 60 gf)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Akko Penguin AND Outemu Silent Lime V3

Choose a profile to compare the specifications that matter for that use case. Highlighted advantages change with the selected profile and do not represent an overall quality verdict.

Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.

Specification Akko Penguin Outemu Silent Lime V3
General Information
Switch Name: Akko Penguin Outemu Silent Lime V3
Brand: Akko Outemu
Manufacturer: Akko Dongguan Gaote Electronics Co., Ltd.
Series: Silent Series Silent Series V3
Variant Color: Penguin Gray & White Lime Green & White
Release Date: October 1, 2023 November 18, 2024
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 35 ± 10 gf
Bottom-out Force: 60 gf 50 gf
Tactile Force: 58 ± 5 gf 50 ± 10 gf
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.5 mm 1.8 ± 0.6 mm
Total Travel: 3.3 mm 3.3 mm
Tactile Position: 0.4 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 PA66 Nylon
Bottom Housing Material: PA PA66 Nylon
Stem Material: POM POM
Stem Shape: Dustproof stem Dustproof
Spring Type: Single-stage Extended Stainless Steel
Spring Length: 19.5 mm —
Contact Material: Gold-plated alloy —
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details: Factory pre-lubed on rails and silicone damping pads —
Housing Transparency: Opaque Opaque
Light Diffuser:
Rated Lifespan: 50 M cycles 50 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 Outemu Silent Lime V3

Akko Penguin
Akko Penguin
414 days
Outemu Silent Lime V3
Outemu Silent Lime V3

Akko Penguin was released 1 year, 1 month, 17 days earlier than Outemu Silent Lime V3.

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