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Outemu Silent Lemon V3 VS Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

We are comparing the Outemu Silent Lemon V3 (Outemu) with the Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile (Kailh). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 5, 2026

Outemu Silent Lemon V3

Outemu

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Outemu Silent Lemon V3
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Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Kailh

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Overall Comparison

Outemu Silent Lemon V3: 50.48% Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile: 49.52%
Overall: Outemu Silent Lemon V3 Wins
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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Outemu Silent Lemon V3 AND Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Here’s how Outemu Silent Lemon V3 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.

Outemu Silent Lemon V3: 6 advantages Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile: 2 advantages

Published advantages for Outemu Silent Lemon V3

6
  • Higher Gaming Profile score (73 vs 64)
  • Shorter pre-travel (1.8 ± 0.6 mm vs 1.9 ± 0.4 mm)
  • Shorter total travel (3.3 mm vs 3.7 ± 0.3 mm)
  • Lighter operating force (35 ± 10 gf vs 45 ± 10 gf)
  • Lighter bottom-out force (50 gf vs 55 ± 10 gf)
  • Includes light diffuser for RGB lighting

Published advantages for Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

2
  • Higher Build Profile score (83 vs 74)
  • Higher rated lifespan (At least 70 M cycles vs 50 M cycles)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Outemu Silent Lemon V3 AND Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

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 Outemu Silent Lemon V3 Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
General Information
Switch Name: Outemu Silent Lemon V3 Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
Brand: Outemu Kailh
Manufacturer: Dongguan Gaote Electronics Co., Ltd. Kaihua Electronics
Series: Silent Series V3 Midnight Pro Series
Variant Color: Lemon Yellow & Light Green Midnight Black / Translucent Smoky
Release Date: January 2026 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: 35 ± 10 gf 45 ± 10 gf
Bottom-out Force: 50 gf 55 ± 10 gf
Tactile Force: 50 ± 10 gf 55 ± 10 gf
Pre-travel: 1.8 ± 0.6 mm 1.9 ± 0.4 mm
Total Travel: 3.3 mm 3.7 ± 0.3 mm
Tactile Position: — 0.9 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level: Silent Silent
Sound Profile: Muted Muted
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material: PA66 Nylon PC
Bottom Housing Material: PA66 Nylon PA66
Stem Material: POM POM
Stem Shape: Dustproof Box stem
Spring Type: Extended Stainless Steel Single-stage
Spring Length: 21 mm 20 mm
Spring Weight: — 55 gf
Contact Material: — Composite gold
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details: — 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 Outemu Silent Lemon V3 and Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile

Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile
681 days
Outemu Silent Lemon V3
Outemu Silent Lemon V3

Kailh Midnight Pro Silent Tactile was released 1 year, 10 months, 12 days earlier than Outemu Silent Lemon V3.

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