How quiet would you say this keyboard is? I am looking to convert all of my work note taking during calls, etc. to electronic. Looking for a keyboard that would allow me to do that without having everyone on a call hear my typing ;) thanks in advance! How quiet would you say this keyboard is? I am looking to convert all of my work note taking during calls, etc. to electronic. Looking for a keyboard that would allow me to do that without having... » Read More How quiet would you say this keyboard is? I am looking to convert all of my work note taking during calls, etc. to electronic. Looking for a keyboard that would allow me to do that without having everyone on a call hear my typing ;) thanks in advance! « Show Less
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There is some noise depending on how hard you type. However, I type while on conference calls and have not had anyone comment (and my co-workers would comment, believe me).
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It's not super loud and clicky. But it's not silent, either. I'd say average for a keyboard. Can you hear your current keyboard? I'd test that with someone to get a baseline.
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Hi Brenda I use this keyboard at work. I tend to type with strong touch, so it's loud but I don't quite concern about it.(I can't type quiet that's more of my problem than keyboard )I think it not so loud if you type as most average users.Nick
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It is very quiet. The keys are almost flesh even with the board so you dont have to press hard on the keys.
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And Brenda, after I got off work, I played around with my keyboard. I guess I'd begin to concur that it's quieter than normal keyboards. I don't find it completely silent, but it's not as loud as a normal keyboard. As others say, it could partly be the way you type, too.
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This keyboard is totally quiet. Makes no sound at all, keys are soft to the touch and no clicking at all. You would love it for your purpose.
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I've used many IBM keyboards for the past 20 years, either stand-aloneness or on laptops. They're all unique. I can't speak for the models you listed, sorry. I can say that it's a short stroke and very quiet.
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The keyboard has a quiet stroke, but it is not like a laptop in that the stroke distance is more like a desktop keyboard. If you want something with a good click feel, get a keyboard built with Cherry keys. If you like a softer sound and feel, this is a good keyboard for that. By the way I have 4 computers and keyboards, and this one is my favorite.
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It isnt the most quiet keyboard but nobody ever complained to me.It sounds like one of those old keyboards.
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Its a very quiet keyboard compared to a regular desktop keyboard ( e.g. mid 2000s Dell desktop keyboard)
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It's moderate in noise. Probably less than MS kb but not by much.Edit: After sitting down and using it I would say it's just a tad quieter than the MS keyboards, not as loud as the old (and well loved by me) IBM keyboards from the early 90's. It certainly would be annoying still in a library if you're a quick typist, say 60+ wpm.Also, I can confirm I have to move it between USB ports when it goes missing, about 2x a month as other people have mentioned in reviews.
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This keyboard is not a mechanical keyboard. You'll find that it is very quiet. But, if you're looking at purchasing this keyboard because it is backlit also, move on. You'll be disappointed.
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Not actually a laptop user. Keys relatively quiet.Keys made from plastic I'm guessing. I like the the note keybrd very much.
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I'll add to the others who commented on the quietness of the keyboard. It's the only keyboard I've used that is at least as quiet as my Dell laptop's keyboard. Others have frequently commented on the sound of my typing on other keyboards (like the Logitech MK520, which is much louder), but I haven't heard anything at all with this one.
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I use blues, but I don't smash the keys, so the sound is more about clicking than banging. I work next to a guy pounds a rubber-dome board all day, and he's definitely louder. For the amount of typing I do in the office, blues are the best choice, but a lighter sound might be appropriate, depending on the background noise.I have used quieter cherry switches. They were quieter, but not much.
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I have never thought about this before. It is kind of loud but it's not the loudest keyboard I have ever owned. It is probably not the type of keyboard you want if someone is sleeping next to you but it is not loud enough to disrupt my concentration.
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Yes! That's why I bought it as well. It's not completely silent but it's quieter than a normal keyboard
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The keys, while not completely silent, make very little noise while typing. I have never had an issue where people could hear my keys though the microphone.
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It is quieter than a mechanical keyboard but if you type quickly there is a sound made that is louder than a "quiet" keyboard, it is not loud but it does have a sound.
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It's not quiet. People absolutely will hear you typing. I don't know how people can call this a quiet keyboard - it's almost as loud as a "clicky" keyboard.
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You can hear some noise but I think It is pretty quiet. It is much quieter than the old keyboard it replaced and the keys push very easy. I recommend this keyboard.
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Yes, every keyboard will make noise. But this is a membrane keyboard which means it has all plastic parts. It does not have that nice sound that some variations of mechanical keyboards have. So to answer the question, it does make noise, and you can hear it but not much and it is not a very satisfying sound like some mechanical keyboards have