The TTC Panda and Durock Koala switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, 0.50 mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different stem shape (dust-proof partial box vs standard), spring (gold-plated vs 15 mm gold-plated), (58 g vs 65 g), actuation (45 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 67 g), total travel (3.30 mm vs 4 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 TTC Panda is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof partial box shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The tactile bump is 58g at 0.50mm. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Pokman. Manufactured by TTC. | The Durock Koala is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm gold-plated spring. The tactile bump is 65g at 0.50mm. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 67g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. |
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| Name | TTC Panda | Durock Koala |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof partial box | standard |
| Spring | gold-plated | 15 mm gold-plated |
| Tactile force | 58 g | 65 g |
| Actuation | 45 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 67 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.50 mm | 0.50 mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Pokman | - |
| Manufacturer | TTC | Durock |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the TTC Panda is not available at the moment, while the Durock Koala can be found in 2 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!
TTC Panda force curve | Durock Koala force curve |
| No Durock Koala force curve available. |
Comments on TTC Panda switches | Comments on Durock Koala switches |
No comments on TTC Panda switches. | The Durock Koala Tactile Switches are a favorite among keyboard enthusiasts for their smooth tactile feedback, durability, and premium build quality. These switches are perfect for anyone looking to enhance their typing experience with a noticeable tactile bump and consistent performance – Ikasaya. |
