Epomaker Sea Salt Silent is a silent linear mechanical switch from Epomaker released in March 2024 with a 45 gf operating force and 1.8 mm pre-travel, 3.5 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 50 million keystrokes.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
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.
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Epomaker Sea Salt Silent
Epomaker
Epomaker
Sea Salt Series
Sky Blue / Cream Yellow
March 2024
Available
Mechanical
Silent Linear
MX
5-pin
35 ± 5 gf
45 ± 5 gf
51 ± 5 gf
1.8 ± 0.4 mm
3.5 ± 0.4 mm
No
No
No
No
Silent Linear
Standard MX
Yes
Silent
Muted
PC
PA66
POM
Single-stage
51 gf
Translucent
Factory pre-lubed on guide rails and spring with noise-suppression grease
Yes
Yes
At least 50 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated copper
Editor's Note: The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent (V3) mechanical switch is built for whisper-quiet office typing and late-night gaming. Featuring a 45gf actuation, 51gf bottom-out, and 3.5mm travel distance, it integrates dual internal silicone dampening pads directly into the POM stem tracks to mute both downstroke and upstroke collisions. Typing demonstrations confirm silent operation under 32 decibels, paired with an integrated optical light condenser lens that enhances RGB luminosity while maintaining a comfortable, non-fatiguing keypress.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent is a Mechanical switch from Epomaker with a Silent Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent has an operating force of 45 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent has a pre-travel of 1.80 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent has a total travel distance of 3.50 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent is listed as factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
Available sound-related specs for the Epomaker Sea Salt Silent include sound profile: Muted, sound level: Silent. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent is rated for At least 50 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The Epomaker Sea Salt Silent lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: PA66, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated copper. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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