While the Durock Mocha Silk and HMX Lulu Silent switches may have some significant differences, they are at least compatible: both are standard MX mechanical switches. That said, the Durock Mocha Silk is linear, while the HMX Lulu Silent is of linear type. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.80 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs PC), bottom housing (POK vs PA66 Nylon), spring (15 mm vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (56 g vs 52 g). All in all: they are only slightly similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with more details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Durock Mocha Silk is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, POK bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 56g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. | The HMX Lulu Silent is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Durock Mocha Silk | HMX Lulu Silent |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | PC |
| Bottom housing | POK | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 56 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Durock | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Lulu Silent is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Durock Mocha Silk can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Durock Mocha Silk and HMX Lulu Silent switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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!
Comments on Durock Mocha Silk switches | Comments on HMX Lulu Silent 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 HMX Lulu Silent switches. |
