After the release of the Mobapad Chitu 2 HD, the controller quickly gained popularity among gamers (and for good reason — you can check out our full review here). But there was one request that kept popping up: people wanted a silent version, and Mobapad actually listened. That’s how the Chitu 2 HD Silent Edition came to life.
Now we’ve got two models that look similar on the surface but serve slightly different needs. Let’s break down what they share, where they differ, and which one might be the better match for you.
What Makes This Controller Truly Silent?
So, as you can see in the Silent Edition, Mobapad replaced all the clicky mechanical parts with their patented Liquid Silicone Rubber. In simple terms, it’s an upgraded version of the traditional silicone membrane — improved tactile feedback, better durability, and of course, no noise.
You might say, “But aren’t there already other controllers with membrane buttons?” And you’d be right. So what actually makes this controller truly silent?
The answer lies in their TMR “Glide” sticks.
This technology uses liquid silicone rubber tracks as internal restriction rings. This means that the stick base glides along elastic silicone tracks instead of hitting the hard plastic of a traditional outer restriction ring. As a result, no knocking, no grinding, and almost no sound at all when you move the sticks.
The Chitu 2 HD was the first, and still the only (at the time of writing), third‑party controller to use this technology. I still remember the first time I tried the regular Chitu 2 HD. The moment I tested the sticks, my immediate thought was: “They absolutely need to make a silent version of this controller.” The opportunity was just too good to ignore. I’ve used other controllers with membrane buttons before, and yes, those could be fairly quiet too — but the loud stick noise always remained. You’d still hear the sticks smacking against the restriction ring all the time.
Here, that sound is basically nonexistent. The Silent Edition doesn’t just quiet the buttons — it tackles the one source of noise that almost all other controllers ignore. That’s what makes this controller truly silent.
Functional Changes
The second major change concerns the D-pad. On the regular Chitu 2 HD, the D-pad cap is swappable, and the controller comes with two options in the box — a classic cross-style one and a faceted disc. On the Silent Edition, however, the cross-style D-pad cap is no longer swappable and can’t be replaced with a different shape.
Another change is the way the system buttons are mounted. On the regular Chitu 2 HD, the Home and Screenshot buttons were flush with the body of the controller, which made accidental presses almost impossible. The Plus and Minus buttons sat just slightly above the surface, making them easy to reach but never in the way of your fingers. Some people absolutely loved this design, while others weren’t as impressed. On the Silent Edition, however — most likely due to the construction of the membrane buttons — all four system buttons are raised above the controller body in a more traditional way.
Aesthetic Changes
Probably the first thing you notice is the colorway. The Silent Edition comes in a single, exclusive (at least at the time of writing) colorway. It features a pleasant light lavender body with lemon‑yellow accents on the ABXY buttons and the sticks. And I have to admit — these accents really make the whole design. They give the controller a fresh, playful look that really stands out. It looks genuinely great.
Another unexpected visual change is that the Silent Edition comes with RGB lighting. There are two light strips on the sides, making the controller feel more dynamic and stylish, especially in darker environments. By the way, the backlight is very bright. The faceplate is semi-transparent, so the light diffuses beautifully across the front surface of the controller, adding even more depth to the overall look. It makes the RGB lighting feel less like a simple add‑on. When I first saw it, I thought it was just two LED strips slapped on the sides, but in practice it feels much more like an integrated part of the design.
So, which version should you go for?
If you value silence above all — maybe you play late at night, share a room, or just hate the constant clicking and knocking — the Silent Edition is the obvious choice. The combination of “Liquid Silicone” membrane buttons and TMR “Glide” sticks makes it one of the quietest controllers you can get (and maybe even the quietest overall), and the exclusive design with RGB lighting is a nice bonus.
On the other hand, if you prefer the sharper feel of mechanical buttons, or you like having the option to swap D‑pad caps, the regular Chitu 2 HD is still a fantastic pick. It gives you a bit more flexibility and that satisfying mechanical feedback some players don’t want to give up.
In the end, both versions are excellent — it really comes down to whether you want the peace and quiet of the Silent Edition or the mechanical, clicky feel of the original Chitu 2 HD.
Controller and mechanical keyboard enthusiast. Tech reviewer, regularly sharing thoughts about gadgets and computer peripherals.
