Are Brown Switches Too Loud Office?

Are the brown light switches in the office too loud?

Browns aren’t loud unless they hit the ground or reduce background noise. I use mine in a quiet office and it’s just as noisy as any other keyboard we have here. Everything will be fine.

Do the brown switches make too much noise?

a) click: iirc blues and whites / clear click hard enough. brown is almost silent (only you will hear it if you have it). Red and black do not have a click. Reds are too sensitive for programming/general printing imo.

Are brown switches quieter?

Cherry MX Brown Brown switches are quieter than most on the list. It’s a tactile switch, so you can physically feel the trigger point every time you press the button. However, they are not snappy, which makes them quieter than Cherry MX Blue switches.

Are red or brown switches stronger?

When comparing the sound between each switch, there’s no real winner here, as it’s mostly about preference. The Cherry MX Reds are quieter, while the Cherry MX Browns are a bit louder. The tactile bump of the Cherry MX Browns makes the switch vibrate harder and therefore produces more noise.

How strong are Gateron Brown switches?

While the Gateron doesn’t have the reputation of being a high-end switch, it does offer the most affordable options and is one of the best switch options around.

Gateron milk switch.

COLOR Milk Brown
TYPE Tactile
OPERATING FORCE 55cN
ACTIVATION POINT 2mm
NOISE LEVEL Medium

Do brown switches make noise?

The brown ones are tactile switches that require 45g of force to activate, don’t make much noise, and snap very quickly when activated. 7