The Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp and Outemu Silent Yellow Jade switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent tactile breed. They both feature 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs PA66), bottom housing (Nylon vs PA66), stem material (POM (with silicone silent circle) vs POM), stem shape (standard vs dust-proof), spring (67g gold-plated vs 13.5 mm stainless steel), (70 g vs 45 g), actuation (40 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (67 g vs 65 g), (0.40 mm vs 0.70 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.30 mm). That said, they are very different. 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 Silent T1 - Shrimp is a silent tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM (with silicone silent circle) stem (standard shape). It features a 67g gold-plated spring. The tactile bump is 70g at 0.40mm. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 67g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. | The Outemu Silent Yellow Jade is a silent tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 top housing, PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 13.5 mm stainless steel spring. The tactile bump is 45g at 0.70mm. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Outemu. |
|
|
| Name | Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp | Outemu Silent Yellow Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Type | silent tactile | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PA66 |
| Stem material | POM (with silicone silent circle) | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | dust-proof |
| Spring | 67g gold-plated | 13.5 mm stainless steel |
| Tactile force | 70 g | 45 g |
| Actuation | 40 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 67 g | 65 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.40 mm | 0.70 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Durock | Outemu |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp is much more widely available, but the Outemu Silent Yellow Jade is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp and Outemu Silent Yellow Jade 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!
Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp force curve | Outemu Silent Yellow Jade force curve |
| No Outemu Silent Yellow Jade force curve available. |
Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp sound test | Outemu Silent Yellow Jade sound test |
No Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp sound test available. |
Comments on Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp switches | Comments on Outemu Silent Yellow Jade switches |
No comments on Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp switches. | Upgraded version of the Cream Yellow. |
