Mechanical keyboards tend to be louder than other keyboards because the mechanical switches make a noise when you press them. However, some keys are louder than others, and there are ways to make a mechanical keyboard quieter, even without replacing the keys.

There are several ways to make a mechanical keyboard quieter, but not all of them work in every situation. For example, if you have clicky keys, you can replace them with silent linear keys. If your keys are already designed to be quiet, then noise likely indicates a lack of lubrication, worn o-rings, or the switches themselves are worn out.

Here's how to make a mechanical keyboard quieter:

Mechanical keyboard switches must be removed and disassembled to lubricate them. You can take them apart without removing them, but you run the risk of breaking the switches. Hot-swappable switches are easier to lubricate than soldered switches, since they must be unsoldered to remove them.