G
SILENT · 60g
Gateron Ink Silent Black
Gateron Ink Silent Black review: a 60g silent linear with the famous Ink smoothness, quieter bottom-out, and minimal stem wobble.
60g
Actuation
force
4mm
Travel
total key travel
5.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
4.0/5
Wobble
lower is better
2/5
Noise level
muted
How it feels
How it sounds
muted Profile muted
Noise level 2/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Is the Gateron Ink Silent Black a heavy switch?
It sits in the medium range — 60g to actuate and 70g at bottom-out — so it feels grounded and deliberate without the fatigue of a true heavy spring.
How quiet is it compared to a standard Ink Black?
The silenced stem dampens the bottom-out and top-out impacts, trading the Ink's deep clack for a soft, muted thud. It's a genuine office-friendly switch, though not completely silent.
Does the Ink Silent Black need lubing?
It's smooth enough to enjoy stock, but a light factory-style lube tightens the sound signature and removes the slight muffled spring noise some pads introduce.
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