I built the Quietest Keyboard (so I can finally sleep) 

Check out the keyboards here if you're interested :) (affiliate) Keychron V2: geni.us/qe3NlU and RKH81: geni.us/x0Ec7xT

Great keycap choice Betty!

I like Betty's keyboard more in terms of looks and sound. Plus, the way Betty modified it was simpler and more affordable.

I love that we’re getting into the quiet switches era because up until recently there were very few options. I like my fancy loud as hell keyboard for when I’m at home but at the office? The options I had were either the laptops keyboard that sucks, a membrane 5$ keyboard that sucks, or some Logitech also membrane variant that costs 100€ and is almost as bad as the laptops keyboard.

**laughs in laser projected keyboard**

Surprisingly even without all the special pre-made foams I actually think Betty won in terms of quality and quietness of the sound. There's a couple things you could do to make it significantly quieter: 1. Sit the entire keyboard FLAT (not on the raised flip out legs) on at least 1cm of closed cell packing foam (you definitely have some if you have product boxes lying around). 1-3 keyboard mats, especially foam+felt ones, would also work but cost like 30-50 bucks vs the free foam. This will heavily isolate the board from the desk, IMO making everything sound a lot better, and completely removing the bass-ey reverberations that happen into the desk especially in the spacebar (or the snappy bottom out of heavy bump tactiles). You can simulate the difference by just trying your board on the desk, and then on your mattress. 2. Using car dampener, rolled paper towel, painters tape, or various other combinations of things to significantly fill up the space bar. The adhesive foams used in the video help a little bit, but really filling the bar up can do so much more. Similar can also be done to all of the long modifier keys even the ones without stabilizers. Using an alternate space bar of a softer material like polycarbonate can also help. 3. Using a switch dampening pad on top of the space bar switch, or improvising it by using a little rectangle of the adhesive foam on the inner wall of the space bar, right above or below the switch, so that it comes in contact with the switch at the bottom out (basically like the cherry + north-facing switch interference, but intentional, and dampened). It may take a couple tries to get the positioning right, but the bottom out can turn into a thud instead of a clack, stopping both the switch and the stabilizers from bottoming out, without making it feel mushy or preventing actuation.

The H81 sounds kinda nice for a supposedly quiet board. I'm wondering now if you could do a challenge to replicate the sound of Topre with mechanical switches.

To answer your question about hippos, no they're not quiet 😂 I live in Kenya & I've been to Maasai Mara where we stayed at a lodge near the Mara river. At night & early morning you could hear them moving around & occasionally getting into some fights. I legit thought there were trucks in the area, that's how loud they were.

I'm a big fan of the Gecko linears, they feel really nice to type on without being mushy. I do like the looks of the keychron better, but that comes down to the knob more than anything for me.

I love your videos so much! Keep up the amazing work!

As a fan of quiet keyboards this one is absolutely my jam! Thank you.

Yes please, a silent option for everyone that isn't alone while working on pc and prefers to hear the music instead of clacking keyboard sounds. Good options here

Love the video! I am actually working on a quiet keyboard too... so this really gave me a good guide, thanks a lot guys! 🥰

Great job, thanks for the video! But spacebars on both keyboards are so loud in comparison to other keys. I wonder is there a way to get rid of this spacebar upstroke sound?

So, why are we pressing on the normal keyboards 10 time harder than the other ones??? Those are my first thoughts 15 seconds in.

Wow those both are just so buttery. Love em both but for me I'd have to choose his but only on appearance. Just like that color combo more. Also the size is more compact which I also prefer.

I'm going to go with Betty's for just a hair quieter, but I like the look of Jake's more. I'm really liking that silent keyboards are becoming more prominent. As somone who has a pretty high end sound setup, and spends quite a bit of time typing while live either in meetings or in presentations, the noise gate often isnt enough. I tend to hit the key's pretty hard and bottom out alot when i'm typing quickly, particularly when I take notes and I've recently found this channel, which I'm really enjoying. Particularly when it's a cheaper build as I am very budget limited. I recently purchased a Keychron K4 pro, and while it's miles better than my old Corsair Strafe, I am planning to mod it to make it quieter after the holidays, so I'll continue watching and learn the best and least expensive way to do this. Thanks for the video.

You may wanna test the new GamaKay TK75 75% with the Phoenix Switches. Extrem silent pre built. Very fun to use. Might be worth a review in terms of silent or quiet keyboards

Amazing video! I do admit I lik a louder, clickyer keyboard but great builds all in all.

love these head-to-head challenges with Jake :D

Hey i have a GANSS 87C-D TKL keyboard (BT and Wired). It stopped working one day, both in Wired and BT. It is getting detected as keyboard in windows though. Also none of the lights in keyboard is working. I have checked the light individually and it is working. What could be the issue ? I do not see any short in PCB as well.

Nice video. Great builds. I was expecting a decibels measurement at the end. How else could we decide on the winner? XD

i've got my robot workmate ii. i've put the silent switch. But the LED really annoys me T_T can i change the keyboard LED??

Loved the video! Maybe you could test the gamakay pegasus switches at some point. they did a very good job with those with how quiet they are.

Hey Betty! I have a Keychron K6 and I am wondering whether I should put foam in it with the battery still in? (I still want the bluetooth)

This is the first video I've ever watched on your channel...would happen to be one where your kitty makes a cameo (even for a second lol). I like cats :)

Haimu heartbeats are by far my favorite silent switch. They are incredible stock and only $0.22 per switch.

This video was so much fun to watch. I like Betty's keyboard to start with little more, but Jake's mods were very cool. I think I would do a hybrid build out of the two. Betty's keyboard too start with, Jake's mods on the build, and I would finish it off with Betty's switches. I can't wait to see the next competition video you guys come up with. Oh by the way, have you ever done a review video on the CIDOO ABM 084 by EPOMAKER? I've been using it for about a week now and I love it. Thock, Thock. Thanks Guys...

Hi Betty I recommend that you should try reviewing the Nuphy Halo65 as it is a customised prebuilt mechanical keyboard and it has prelubed switches and a silicone ghost sound absorbing spacebar Thank you.

Betty's modifiers were quieter but Jake's board was quieter over all! And looked cooler lol Great video!

I want silent keys but with the feedback of clacky switches. I know of one "silent clacky" switches, but they are really bad. Any recommendations?

If im looking to lube a tkl keyboard. how much lube will i need? Like how many fractions of an ounce.

I am just wondering, is the comparison at 10:10 between the stock switch vs. the gecko linear or between adhesive foam inside vs. no adhesive foam?

Was hoping for something factory quiet, but that was super fun to watch. I’m calling it a tie

Imagine spending over $100 on a keyboard Me: plugs phone into computer

2nd one has quieter letter keys, but louder on the Enter, spacebar, etc.

Actually, Hippos go "Howdy hey" :)

Just do the foam mod on his keyboard's stabilized switches and Heavy O-ring Mod on hers and I think you will both be set.

Couples content is always a win in my book 😁 The white one thocks, that's the winner for me

Betty, do you have an Amazon code/link? I want to buy some WS silent tactiles.

I just bought the Epomaker RT100 with Silent Seasalt Switches and it is crazy how quiet it is stock.

hey betty im trying to get a good quiet keyboard and i love the keyboard that you built but not the keycaps so i want to build one like yours but just not the keyboard so if you can can u reply with the keyboard and the switches?

What is the heaviest switch keyboard that is silent? I like the 150g springs.

Those both turned out great! Cool video concept also

Hello I have big problem with the one hand keyboard it because I have a apple and don’t have enough money for $$$$ for a pc but the one hand keyboard is there but I don’t know to connect to apple i search it up in chrome and RU-vid but it show me only android:( can u help me how to connect the one hand keyboard to my iPhone/iOS/iPhone RX and iPhone 11/apple pls thx u 🙏

I want a keyboard that's as quiet as possible with a hot swap and not too expensive for under $80. What do you recommend?

wish i had that keyboard 😍 is there a quiet mechanical keyboard out of the box that can be purchased? i really appreciate if you can recommend any. more power to your channel ♥️ nice content!

That cold how she didn’t edit out him misnaming the switch puller

Just the most enjoyable videos to watch guys. Love it. Jake sneaked this one tho!

What switches and mods would you recommend me for getting a creamt bubbly type of sound?

I love this video! Keep it up! ❤🎉

I have the H81. I thought it was H87 for the longest time 😂. Been waiting to see someone mod this thing

I can't decide! I really do think it was a tie but those Hippos are gonna make me choose Betty's.

FWIW, I just made a quiet build with the Epomaker sea salt switches (pre-lubed) and it came out fantastic.

I feel like the black keyboard had quieter alphanumeric keys but louder large keys relative to the white keyboarcd where all the keys were somewhere between those two volumes. I think for overall least disturbing at night the white keyboard might be slightly better but there's little in it.

I luv ur videos ur videos made me buy a keyboard of my own tysm! ❤

Ugh, y’all are too cute 💖 But yeah, i think betty won the sound contest - that board sounds gorgeous

I love your vids like for some reason i just zone into the bud it’s a vibe

Both seem pretty nice, but I'd have to go Keychron specifically for qmk/via/vial support.

Since we're on the topic of quiet keyboards, have you ever tested older boards with alps, kalih, or the old IBM switches? Just curious

Honestly, i would love to have that keyboard, and on another note i love your content!

If being perceptually quieter is the goal, meaning a "soft" sound, then Betty wins with that spacebar. It is really really close, for sure.

Sorry, i want it as quit as the logitech MX keys. Thats not possible is it?

How come you didn't use a hairdryer to heat up the adhesive on the rubber feet to remove them cleaner?

snoring sound test had me rolling

Is PE Foam mod safe for battery life keyboard?

I like the keychron but only because I think RK chose a weird color. Painting's a lot of work though!

What are your thoughts on varmilo keyboards and their daisy linear switches, I love them but I’m not too into building keyboards due to anxiety over being distracted bc of adhd

How does the Gecko silent and WS x60 compare to the Boba U4S? I just built a silent keyboard with the Boba U4S and I wonder if I can improve it with the switches you used.

Total keyboard newb here. What are those rounded keycaps called?

ok but what about quiet and thocky? would like some ideas for the q1 v2

I got a RKH81 too, where you got the small foam for spacebar, I really nid that🥺

I love your videos and it inspires me to do anything with keyboards keep up the work Betty!

Both are very close, but I chose bettys because jakes had a slight echo somewhere and the “stab…? keys” were slightly higher pitched

DOUBLE SIDED TAPE!!!

A set of gazzew boba gums and then you’ll have a silent keyboard!

Jacob's is quiet, but yours sounds more pleasant in my ears. I like both keycaps and colors. If that's important.

is there anywhere where I could take my keyboard to fix one switch? It's a soldered keyboard that I bought preowned. The switch came off with the keycap, so I literally only need ONE switch and ONE desolder/solder to attach a new one. I do not want to invest into soldering equipment as ONLY the one switch came off. Any ideas on help for my situation?

I've been delving in to the keyboard side of youtube and reddit again and now I want more stuff! AHHH

Hi Betty, why didn't u use the O-Rings like last time??

Why are the F and J keys swapped on Jake's?

The black one is definitely quieter. But not as quiet as my new keyboard with Akko Fairy switches!

Gasket mount might could help.. I'm running silent peaches. Buddy of my had some QC issues with his peaches so they've been hybridized with some reds.. Not really much sound difference. I only went through the aggravation cause my buddy has some serious sensory overload issues and loud KB are death to him... He likes the feel of what I'm now calling blood peaches (outemu cheap red switch bodies, spring and stem from the peaches... )

What is that keycap set that Betty is using?

I also have my silent keyboard build with Outemu Silent Peach v65 with pom plate and all foams and a cherry profile keycap

I am not an expert but if you hair dryer your sticky padding for your keyboard it wont damage the adhesive on the pads and you can just lift it and still reappliable. I use this method on my mouse when I manually replace switches.

I am a big fan and you are the reason for my intrest in keyboards 😊

Perhaps, you could try the Outemu Silent Peach switches. They are extremely quiet ngl

switch and click vs hipyotech building the quietest keyboard would be a good idea. also nice vid

I thought the sound just cut off everytime you do the sound test, now THAT is QUIET. It's pretty tie but I vote for Jake on the but from the spacebar I can't argue that Betty did a better job.

Can you please do a Monokei Standard review? Thanks,

Thanks for the comparison, as this is good to know before going into mechanical keyboards but unfortunately for me, NONE of them are truly silent enough to use at work or at night with others in the same house, with all of them in 40+ decibel range

This vid is so helpful thanks

SHEESH what a cool vid, thank you both for that! Imho Betty’s sounds quieter, maybe it has something to do with alu case vs polyester? Because I think Jake’s choice of switch is the quietest of the two. If that makes sense, anyways enjoy the thai food ❤

I buy mechanical keyboards so everyone else can hear the sounds while I used noise cancel headphones. 😂

I like the whites sound better, the dark has a clicky sound after release (letter keys)!

Does anyone know which optical switch is quietest? I'm trying to find a nice quiet one for typing in school on my optical keyboard.

you for sure need to check out silent prestige switches in varmilo boards, its very quiet

I think Betty's keyboard is quieter, but I like Jake's keyboards better. But then again I hate quiet keyboards in general lol

I love both keyboards but I think jake takes the win for the quietest love your keyboards though