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If you can train yourself not to bottom out, Browns are probably your best option for a quiet switch. Blues will always create a clicking sound when you type due to there design, and reds don't offer feedback for when the actuation occurs, meaning it's more difficult to type without bottoming out, which creates a large amount of the noise when typing.

 

If you feel adventurous, you could always do an orings mod, which will make them feel a little worse but reduces the sound a fair bit.

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This Christmas i will be (hopefully) getting an rgb k70. Since it may be on sale on black Friday i want to pick a switch type before then and i don't have time to go and test the switches. So far i am leaning towards browns because they are okay for typing and gaming & most importantly they are not too loud. Btw this will be my first mechanical keyboard so i am sort of clueless. Keep in mind it can not be loud as i game lot when my family is asleep. What do you guys recommend? Thx in advance.

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If you can train yourself not to bottom out, Browns are probably your best option for a quiet switch. Blues will always create a clicking sound when you type due to there design, and reds don't offer feedback for when the actuation occurs, meaning it's more difficult to type without bottoming out, which creates a large amount of the noise when typing.

 

If you feel adventurous, you could always do an orings mod, which will make them feel a little worse but reduces the sound a fair bit.

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I go for browns. basicly. blues without noise and a tiny bit smoother

basicly : best of both worlds

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sounds like browns would be best for you

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