Whether you’re taking notes during a video call, working late while your partner sleeps, or simply trying to maintain focus in a shared workspace – a quiet keyboard can be a Godsend.
So we set out to find the quietest keyboard available online.
Well we’ve done more than that, actually. Not only have we identified the very quietest keyboard that you can buy on Amazon, but we’ve also come up with 6 other quiet keyboard options that can appeal to different budgets and requirements.
This guide looks at what makes the keyboards quiet, and other notable features. You’ll read about thing like wireless connectivity, backlighting, and compatibility with different operating systems to help you make an informed decision that best suits your specific requirements.
Before we get started with the list – how quiet are keyboards? Or rather…
How loud is typing?
Typing might be louder than you think! The sound of someone typing away at a computer is approximately in the 50-60 dB range, making it as loud as some microwaves or washing machines, but quieter than a fridge.
The quietest keyboard in the world?
There is one keyboard in our list that claims to be the “quietest keyboard in the world”. That’s the Varmilo Minilo with Kailh Prestige Silent Switches.
You can watch a video on this “silent” keyboard here
Unlike the other keyboards in this list, it requires you to switch the keys – purchasing some Kailh Prestige Silent Switches separately. Swapping in the new keys can be done easily and manually, requiring no specialist tools.
You can skip straight to the keyboards on our 7-strong list here:
- Microsoft Surface Keyboard
- Logitech MX Keys S
- Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT
- Varmilo Minilo with Kailh Prestige Silent Switches
- Logitech MK295 Keyboard and Mouse
- Adesso EasyTouch 7000 Keyboard
- Logitech MK470 Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Before we give you the details on each keyboard, here are some stats:
#1 – Microsoft Surface Keyboard
The Microsoft Surface Keyboard is a quiet, well-designed keyboard that is perfect for frequent office use, giving you flat-profiled, responsive keys that are far from noisy.
A solid, professional, office worker; the Microsoft Surface Keyboard uses scissor switches for quieter typing.
If a keyboard has a flat, low profile, that helps to keep the lid on noise levels, and the Surface certainly has this box ticked. You will also benefit from an aluminum top plate – this is a design features that makes the keyboard more robust, without any extra volume:
You should also know that this wireless keyboard will connect to any device which supports Bluetooth; it takes AAA batteries, which can last for up to 12 months, and it gets a thumbs up from users for responsive, soft keys.
Pros
- Scissor keys for quiet typing
- Sleek design
- Flat profile
- Responsive keys
Cons
- There are less pricier options
Best for: Demanding day-to-day office work
#2 – Logitech MX Keys S
Low-depth ergonomic keys are the star of the show on this super-sleek Logitech keyboard. It stays charged for months and months from a single charge.
The Logitech MX Keys S offers quieter typing with spherically-dished keys that are designed to accommodate your fingertips comfortably.
The result of the flat profile and spherical keys is fluid, smooth, and accurate typing. Quiet typing is backed up by the reviews of buyers, who almost unanimously agree that the Logitech MX Keys S do not make a racquet.
There are some other seriously impressive features to tell you about – the Logitech MX Keys S have attractive backlit keys that are just perfect for burning the midnight oil at work. Turn the backlighting off, and the keyboard can stay charged for an incredible 5 months on one single charge. It charges easily on USB Type C.
It’s smaller than some wireless keyboards, such as the Surface above, meaning it is an option for traveling workers. And you can pair it with up to 3 devices at once.
Pros
- Quiet typing with flat ergonomic keys
- Sleek profile and easily portable
- Super long charge
Cons
- Layout of keys different to some other Logitech keyboards
Best for: Hard working digital nomad
#3 – Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT
A gamer’s dream – a quiet ergonomic keyboard which allows you to bash away for hours without disturbing others, and without being disturbed! Features customizable dynamic backlighting.
Gamers are serious about their kit, and central to the gaming experience is the keyboard. Some gamers want a quiet keyboard that gives them a license to play at all hours! The Corsair K55 RGB PRO XT consistently gets a thumbs up for being quiet, and that’s why we’ve included it in this list.
You can expect quiet and comfortable typing with rubber dome switches, and IP42 dust and spill resistance.
Then there are all the things that gamers love – dynamic, customizable backlighting and effects; dedicated shortcut macro keys; and a detachable palm rest that allows you to play for longer in comfort.
Pros
- Quiet, tactile domed keys
- Cool lighting
- Ergonomic design
Cons
- Gamers reported paint on keys faded over time
Best for: Discreet late-night gamer
#4 – Varmilo Minilo with Kailh Prestige Silent Switches
With its trendy retro look, the Varmilo Minilo has all the functions you want – from Bluetooth connectivity to USB-C charging. Most importantly, you can easily swap in those silent Kailh switches.
These are the keys you need for ultra-quiet typing – and with the Varmilo Minilo, you have hotswap sockets for easy installation. Choose from a range of color schemes.
Using the Kailh Prestige Silent Switches, the Varmilo Minilo keyboard becomes what the manufacturer has called “the most silent keyboard in the world”.
With its USB-C charging capability, Bluetooth connectivity, neat RGB backlighting, and cool retro look, the Varmilo Minilo keyboard is already a winner. But it becomes a near-silent option when you swap in the Kailh Prestige Silent Switches.
Whether the switches are genuinely silent or not is a matter of opinion – one Amazon user said that they “makes just enough sound that you know when you’ve pressed it”.
As the Varmilo Minilo has hotswap sockets, putting in the Kailh Prestige Silent Switches can be done easily without any special equipment.
We should also say that the Varmilo Minilo allows you to connect to up to 3 devices wirelessly.
Pros
- Near-silent typing
- 3 device connectivity
- Fashionable look
Cons
- ‘Silent’ switches come separately
Best for: The quietest typing you are going to get
#5 – Logitech MK295 Keyboard and Mouse
This is a quiet keyboard with SilentTouch technology which makes it 90% quieter than other Logitech models. Durable design and doesn’t drain battery power.
Another entry in this list from Logitech, who are undeniably one of the best keyboard manufacturers around.
First up, the Logitech MK295 Keyboard incorporates innovative SilentTouch technology, which has managed to reduce typing volume by over 90%; this figure is based on research that compared the Logitech MK295 with the Logitech MK270.
There are also the keys, which offer smooth clicking – and the shape of the keyboard itself gives it a pleasing contoured look.
Make no mistake, the Logitech MK295 Keyboard is portable in a computer bag, but it is larger than some of the keyboards on this list. Some people, however, will be attracted by its bigger size and robustness.
It’s battery-powered, but don’t fret. Logitech says that you will only need to put new batteries in around once every 3 years!
Pros
- SilentTouch technology
- Robust
- Mouse included
Cons
- Not as easily portable as some keyboards
Best for: Durable, quiet keyboard
#6 – Adesso EasyTouch 7000 Keyboard
An excellent budget-friendly quiet keyboard option, offering low-depth scissor switch keys and good functionality for the price.
Here is another option at the lower end of the price scale. The Adesso EasyTouch 7000 Keyboard has a low profile, which brings down the noise – along with lower-depth, scissor-switch keys that are conducive to quieter typing.
Don’t be fooled by the price – this is a keyboard with a metal body that means it can withstand long-term use.
You won’t need to worry about buying batteries, as this quiet keyboard is charged through USB-C, which will give you 30 hours of action on a full charge.
Like many of its more pricey alternatives, you can connect to up to 3 devices with the Adesso EasyTouch 7000 Keyboard, and switch them easily with one button. There’s also a Copilot AI Hotkey which gives you access to an advanced AI assistant.
Pros
- Quiet scissor switch keys
- Great price
- Robust
Cons
- 30 hours usage on one charge not as long as some
Best for: Quiet typing on a budget
#7 – Logitech MK470 Slim Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo
Whisper-quiet with scissor keys, along with a near silent mouse, it’s hard to beat the Logitech MK470 for a reasonably priced, portable quiet keyboard.
It’s not often we feature 3 products from one brand in our quiet devices lists – but Logitech ticks a lot of boxes when it comes to keyboards.
We like the Logitech MK470 cordless combo for many reasons – it’s just a great all rounder. Starting with the quiet stuff, this is a keyboard that is described by the manufacturer as “whisper quiet”. This is helped by the low profile scissor keys that you would expect on a laptop.
The mouse which comes with the package is also quiet – with high precision optical tracking, as well as a scroll wheel.
We like the price, and the size of the Logitech MK470 makes it easily portable. The batteries you put in the keyboard can last you up to 3 years, but this life is extended by an auto sleep feature that ensures you are not using power when you don’t need to.
Pros
- Laptop-style quiet keys
- Mouse included
- Competitive price
Cons
- No Bluetooth connectivity
Best for: Fantastic quiet all rounder
