How quiet are the keys? I'm researching keyboards for a testing center. People regularly complain about the keyboard noise in there.
1565170
The keys have switches like a laptop, but they rattle less so they are quiet. I cannot quantitate the sound, but this is one of the quietest keyboards I have ever heard
1565171
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.
1565172
The keys are much quieter than the keyboard that came with my Dell computer. I doubt you will complain about these keys.
1565173
The keys are quiet, except for the space bar, which is not quiet, and so is prominently heard in the silence of all the other keys.
1565174
Very quiet but not absolutely silent. I measured 50 db one inch from the keyboard. This is 1/10 as loud as a normal conversation, and will fall off as the square of the distance.
113709
Yes! That's why I bought it as well. It's not completely silent but it's quieter than a normal keyboard
1491381
They are not very loud. They are soft, but not specifically so. There is some klack too the keys, but it is softer than your average keyboard in my opinion.
429537
Key press is not the problem; it's fine. I dumped this keyboard because the keys are noisy.
1813675
The keys aren't silent as an original newer Mac keyboard would be. They are kind of clicky, especially if you are a fast typer.
506925
The keyboard I'm using has Cherry MX Blue keyswitches which are NOISY. The mic still picks up, but it's never a problem according to the peeps I'm gaming with ;)
383613
Yes, they are decently soft, not very soft. They are not quiet. But not the rickety sound that old keyboards make.I seem to understand your question. This is a decent keyboard for the price, but if you are looking at a very comfortable, soft key keyboard that's really quiet, this is not it.
1759159
Summer, Because I use this keyboard in my home office, I never thought about its level of "quietness." And too, I usually listen to music when I'm on my PC. But as I typed this response, I turned my music off and deliberately listened. And I was very aware of the fact that I did hear every keystroke. So, this may not be quiet enough for you. I hope this helps... All the best with your search.
512996
The keys in my opinion are not as loud but I think if you are looking for silence you might want to look elsewhereIt is a nice keyboard
1235366
Well my favorite keyboard is not this one in all honesty but I can say for the price and value of what it is it IS good and a decent buy. I noticed the the clicking notices when gaming aren't loud which really counts in my house because I play hard when I game and get to pounding at my keyboards pretty hard. I think that one is quiet compared to most. Just remember it is not a mechanical keyboard. Its a good value for the money and I considered it quiet. Hope this helps *smile... happy gaming!
1180274
I think Alex's answer is probably fairly accurate. If you consider the volume of full sized keyboards (think the ones that used to come with desktops), that's probably a 4 while most modern laptops with the island keys (think like those on the Apple keyboards) are closer to a 2 or even a 1 if you type softly. This keyboard is definitely louder, but not especially so. It is more of a solid click than a clack, if that makes any sense. I personally use mine in an open office setting and haven't had any complaints. Hopefully this helps answer your question!
1272730
For the most part it is. I don't really do a lot of extended typing so it probably would be as noisy. Seems to have gotten alittle bit noisier now that the keys have loosened up a bit.
1995423
This keyboard is very quiet. My son's desk is in the same room and I've never noticed a problem with him banging away on this kb.
2204125
It's very noisy. It reminds of the old IBM keyboards with the curly tail cord. The noisiness of the key strikes are probably my biggest complaint of the keyboard. I'm happy using it at home, but would not bring it to an office. Just my opinion.
1469787
They are quiet. I use to have quiet keyboard and i loved it now i do again.
1490155
I just tested this keyboard right now. About the loudness of keys, it really depends on how much strength you you put in. If you just lightly And carefully touch a key, it does not make any sound at all in my opinion. But if you hit the keys continuously and very fast, which is what gamers do when chatting, or in a fierce battle, I would say it sounds just as loud as a conventional mechanical keyboard. Therefore, I would not recommend this one to anyone who does a lot of typing, especially gamers, chatters at night.
798899
Yes, but its no where near as loud as a mechanical keyboard. *MUCH*? not really, but it is louder.