Gaming Profile
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
We are comparing the Outemu Silent Lemon V3 (Outemu) with the Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile (Outemu). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.
Last Updated: October 6, 2026
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Here’s how Outemu Silent Lemon V3 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.
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 | Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile |
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General Information
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| Switch Name: | Outemu Silent Lemon V3 | Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile |
| Brand: | Outemu | Outemu |
| Manufacturer: | Dongguan Gaote Electronics Co., Ltd. | Dongguan Gaote Electronics Co., Ltd. |
| Series: | Silent Series V3 | Custom Silent Series |
| Variant Color: | Lemon Yellow & Light Green | Pastel Pink & Cream White |
| Release Date: | January 2026 | June 2025 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Silent Tactile | Silent Tactile |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | PCB Mount | PCB Mount |
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Force and Travel
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| Operating Force: | 35 ± 10 gf | — |
| Bottom-out Force: | 50 gf | — |
| Tactile Force: | 50 ± 10 gf | — |
| Pre-travel: | 1.8 ± 0.6 mm | — |
| Total Travel: | 3.3 mm | — |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| Rapid Trigger: |
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| Hall-effect Keyboard Required: |
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Sound and Build
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| Sound Level: | Silent | Silent |
| Sound Profile: | Muted | Muted |
| Silent Dampeners: |
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| Top Housing Material: | PA66 Nylon | Nylon |
| Bottom Housing Material: | PA66 Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem Material: | POM | POM |
| Stem Shape: | Dustproof | Standard MX |
| Spring Type: | Extended Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Spring Length: | 21 mm | — |
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| Housing Transparency: | Opaque | Opaque |
| Light Diffuser: |
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| Rated Lifespan: | 50 M cycles | — |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| 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.
Highlights stronger published force feedback and deeper press characteristics.
| Specification | Outemu Silent Lemon V3 | Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile |
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General Information
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| Switch Name: | Outemu Silent Lemon V3 | Outemu Silent Kitty Tactile |
| Brand: | Outemu | Outemu |
| Manufacturer: | Dongguan Gaote Electronics Co., Ltd. | Dongguan Gaote Electronics Co., Ltd. |
| Series: | Silent Series V3 | Custom Silent Series |
| Variant Color: | Lemon Yellow & Light Green | Pastel Pink & Cream White |
| Release Date: | January 2026 | June 2025 |
| Switch Type: | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Feel Type: | Silent Tactile | Silent Tactile |
| Switch Form Factor: | MX | MX |
| Mount Type: | PCB Mount | PCB Mount |
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Force and Travel
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| Operating Force: | 35 ± 10 gf | — |
| Bottom-out Force: | 50 gf | — |
| Tactile Force: | 50 ± 10 gf | — |
| Pre-travel: | 1.8 ± 0.6 mm | — |
| Total Travel: | 3.3 mm | — |
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Adjustable and Magnetic Input
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| 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
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| Sound Level: | Silent | Silent |
| Sound Profile: | Muted | Muted |
| Silent Dampeners: |
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| Top Housing Material: | PA66 Nylon | Nylon |
| Bottom Housing Material: | PA66 Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem Material: | POM | POM |
| Stem Shape: | Dustproof | Standard MX |
| Spring Type: | Extended Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Spring Length: | 21 mm | — |
| Factory Lubed: |
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| Housing Transparency: | Opaque | Opaque |
| Light Diffuser: |
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| Rated Lifespan: | 50 M cycles | — |
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Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
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| 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.
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