Huano Silent vs Huano 80m Switch Packs: Which Fits Your OP1?

Quick answer

The Huano Silent 20m pack is the pick if you share a room, take calls near your desk, or just dislike click noise. The Huano 80m pack is the pick if a firmer, more defined click matters more to you than sound. Both are sets of two, both fit the same OP1 models, and their weight ranges overlap, so the real decision is noise versus click character, not compatibility.

Where the two packs actually differ

On paper these two packs look like near-twins. The Huano Silent 20m is rated 50-60gf, and the Huano 80m is rated 55-60gf. That overlap means you cannot pick between them by weight alone. The meaningful difference is what each switch was built to do: the Silent 20m prioritizes a muted click, while the 80m prioritizes a longer-rated mechanical life. If you have already read our OP1 Switch Pack buying guide, this is the next step: choosing between two packs that sit in the same weight band but serve different priorities.

Noise: what silent actually changes

A silent switch does not make your mouse inaudible. It softens the click itself, so the sound that carries through a room is reduced rather than removed. That matters most in three situations: late-night sessions in a shared space, open-plan or shared offices, and any setup where a microphone sits close to your mouse hand. If you stream or record with a desk mic, the click is one of the easiest mechanical noises to pick up.

The trade-off is feel. Muted clicks typically read as softer or less crisp than a standard click, and some players find that less satisfying for rapid-fire clicking. There is no measurement in the catalog for how much quieter the Silent 20m is, so treat "silent" as a direction, not a decibel figure. If you need a hard number before buying, that data is not supplied here and you should judge by feel.

Feel and durability: what the 80m rating means

The 80m in the Huano 80m name refers to a rated lifespan of 80 million clicks, against 20 million for the Silent 20m. That is a four-to-one difference in rated actuations, and it is the strongest objective argument for the 80m pack if you click heavily and want to go longer between replacements. The 55-60gf rating also sits at the firmer end of the two, which suits players who like a click they can feel clearly under the finger.

Neither pack is heavy in absolute terms. Both live in a light-to-moderate band, so if you are coming from a much heavier switch, expect either one to feel quicker. The honest limitation: the catalog lists weight ranges and lifespan ratings, not actuation curves, travel, or measured sound levels. If you are chasing a very specific click profile, order both packs and test them, since each is a set of two.

Compatibility and what each pack includes

Both the Silent 20m and the 80m pack are drop-in switch packs for the OP1, OP1 RGB, OP1w 4k, OP1w 4k v2, OP1 8k and OP1 8k v2. They are sets of two switches, which is enough for a left and right click replacement on one mouse. If you want to experiment with more than one switch type, or you are not sure which mechanical switch you want, the OP1 Universal Switch Set takes a different approach: it includes two switch PCBs plus 14 switches and universal sockets, so you can swap among a wide range of mechanical switches rather than committing to one pair.

Trade-offs at a glance

• Quiet vs crisp: The Silent 20m softens the click, which helps in shared rooms, offices, and near a microphone. The 80m keeps a more defined click that many players prefer for feedback. Pick silence only if noise is a real constraint for you.
• 20m vs 80m rated lifespan: The 80m pack carries a rated 80 million clicks against 20 million for the Silent 20m, a four-to-one difference in rated actuations. Heavy clickers get more time between replacements from the 80m pack.
• Weight ranges overlap: Silent 20m is 50-60gf and the 80m is 55-60gf, so neither is dramatically heavier. Do not expect weight alone to separate them in the hand. Decide on noise and click character, not on grams.
• Two switches vs a full kit: Both Huano packs are sets of two, enough for one mouse's left and right click. The OP1 Universal Switch Set adds 2 PCBs and 14 switches for broader experimentation. Choose the universal set if you want to test multiple switch types.

Product facts

• OP1 Switch Pack - Huano Silent 20m 50-60gf, Set of 2: Huano Silent 20m switches rated 50-60gf, sold as a set of 2, compatible with OP1, OP1 RGB, OP1w 4k, OP1w 4k v2, OP1 8k and OP1 8k v2. This is the quiet option. The 50-60gf range overlaps the 80m pack, so choose it for reduced click noise rather than for a weight difference.
• OP1 Switch Pack - Huano 80m 55-60gf, Set of 2: Huano 80m switches rated 55-60gf, sold as a set of 2, compatible with the same OP1 models. The 80 million click rating is four times the Silent 20m rating, which favors this pack if you click heavily and want a firmer, more defined click.
• OP1 Universal Switch Set - 2x Switch PCBs + 14 Switches: OP1 Universal Switch Set includes 2 switch PCBs plus 14 switches with universal sockets, compatible with OP1, OP1 RGB and OP1 8k models equipped with mechanical switches, and not compatible with the OP1we. If you want to try several switch types instead of committing to one pair, this is the flexible route, but check your model first because the OP1we is excluded.

Which pack fits you

Best for

• Players who share a room, work in an open office, or record with a desk microphone and want a quieter click
• Anyone who dislikes loud, sharp mouse clicks and prefers a softer feel
• OP1, OP1 RGB, OP1w 4k, OP1w 4k v2, OP1 8k or OP1 8k v2 owners replacing a worn left and right click

Not for

• Players who want the most defined, satisfying click feedback and do not care about noise
• Heavy clickers who want the longest rated lifespan between replacements
• Anyone who wants to test several switch types in one purchase instead of committing to a single pair