The Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 and Gateron Jupiter Banana switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs PC), bottom housing (POK vs Nylon), spring (15 mm vs two-stage stainless steel), actuation (55 g vs 59 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 69 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are moderately similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, POK bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. | The Gateron Jupiter Banana is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a two-stage stainless steel spring. The 59g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 69g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Gold alloy contact point, LED light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 | Gateron Jupiter Banana |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | PC |
| Bottom housing | POK | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm | two-stage stainless steel |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 59 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 69 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Durock | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Jupiter Banana is much more widely available, but the Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 is also available in some stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 force curve | Gateron Jupiter Banana force curve |
No Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 force curve available. |
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Comments on Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 switches | Comments on Gateron Jupiter Banana switches |
Full POK Housing for Smoother push feel. Optimized housing and Stem for Minimum Wobble. Thocky Sound performance with Special long Pole. Pantone 2025 Mocha Mousse Housing and Creamy Silk Stems. Improved factory lubing – beaverkeys. | No comments on Gateron Jupiter Banana switches. |
