Switches are one of the most important components of a gaming keyboard, determining its sound and tactile characteristics. In other words, the switches installed determine how comfortable you will be while typing and gaming. If you want a quiet and easy-to-use keyboard, you should consider the EPOMAKER Sea Salt Silent V3 switches, which we’ll discuss below.
Technical specifications
- Number of contacts: 5
- Travel to activation: 1.8 mm
- Full stroke: 3.3 mm
- Pressing force: 45 g
- Actuation force: 51g
- Resource: 80 million clicks
- Pre-lubricated: yes
- Number of pieces per package: 35
Equipment and design
EPOMAKER Sea Salt Silent V3 are packed in a flat cardboard box, which shows the model, its name and technical information.
The switches are placed inside a plastic tray, each in its own niche, and covered with a transparent plastic cover. The package contains 35 switches: enough to replace the switches in the keyboard’s letter block , with a couple more left over for spares. If you want to completely replace the switches, for example, in a 75% form factor keyboard, you’ll need to purchase an additional set.
The switch is made of PA66 polyamide (bottom layer), transparent PC polycarbonate (top layer), and cream-colored POM polyoxymethylene (foot). The transparent top cover provides a soft diffusion of light from the LED, making the backlight brighter and more appealing.
The switch stem is generously lubricated at the factory, so there’s no grit or sticking when pressed. The switches are linear, without tactile feedback or clicking, and offer a consistent feel across the entire stroke.
The five-pin design ensures a stable connection to the PCB. At the same time, the switch can be easily installed and removed using a special key. This model is compatible with most mechanical keyboards, but not with low-profile mechanical keyboards, optical keyboards, or magnetic keyboards. The stem uses a classic MX design, making it compatible with various Phillips-head keycaps.
Impressions of use
EPOMAKER Sea Salt Silent V3 offers comfortable characteristics: 1.8 mm actuation stroke, 3.3 mm full stroke, 45 g actuation force and 51 g maximum force.
This means the switches are light but not too heavy, preventing accidental activation. This makes them ideal for typing, allowing you to quickly type large amounts of text without errors or fatigue. Furthermore, the switches are silent, so you won’t have a headache from the constant clicking at the end of the workday.
But switches are also well-suited for gaming, especially those that require rapid, repetitive actions, such as MOBAs , real-time strategy games , and online shooters. Smooth, precise feedback allows for effortless control.
Conclusion
If you’re looking to customize your keyboard with silent and lightweight switches, the EPOMAKER Sea Salt Silent V3 is the perfect choice. This model will provide a pleasant typing experience, a comfortable gaming experience, and the ability to type all day without fatigue. Plus, you can count on the switches’ durability, as each one is rated for approximately 80 million keystrokes, equivalent to several years of active use.
- Widely compatible with mechanical keyboards
- Silent
- Easy to press
- Well assembled
- There are no serious shortcomings
