Unscientifically, I would say they are quieter. To my mind they require less activation force and thus are much "faster" to type on; I bottom out less. YMMV, but I will say from real-world use they are still pretty loud when you're in a meeting room capturing notes and transcribing.
I'm planning to order the new Sunrise and Twilight switches when they become available as my Voyager is a joy to type on and very travel-friendly.
It's been a minute since I first create this post, but I want to provide an update.
I have purchased a ZSA Voyager, and I am eagerly awaiting its arrival.
What finally made me commit was Ben Vallack's live stream about the Voyager. Thanks Ben!
My first interactions with ZSA staff have been amazing.
I found this yesterday on their blog, https://blog.zsa.io/voyager-shifted-layout/ and I think it could really be a game changer for me personally.
I'll create a new post when it arrives and I've had a chance to take it for a drive.
I appreciate the feedback and the advice. Yeah, I am a fan of all the keyboards. :)
I think I might take a chance on a DIY kit in a 34 or 36 key configuration and build it myself. Can't learn if I don't try.
Unscientifically, I would say they are quieter. To my mind they require less activation force and thus are much "faster" to type on; I bottom out less. YMMV, but I will say from real-world use they are still pretty loud when you're in a meeting room capturing notes and transcribing. I'm planning to order the new Sunrise and Twilight switches when they become available as my Voyager is a joy to type on and very travel-friendly.