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Akko Penguin Silent vs Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp switch comparison

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The Akko Penguin Silent and Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent tactile breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 0.40 mm , 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PA vs PC), bottom housing (PA vs Nylon), stem material (POM vs POM (with silicone silent circle)), spring (19.5 mm vs 67g gold-plated), (65 g vs 70 g), actuation (48 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (65 g vs 67 g), total travel (3.30 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are not too 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!

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The Akko Penguin Silent is a silent tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA top housing, PA bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 19.5 mm spring. The tactile bump is 65g at 0.40mm. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Akko.

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.

Akko Penguin Silent vs Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp data sheets

NameAkko Penguin SilentDurock Silent T1 - Shrimp
Typesilent tactilesilent tactile
Footprint5-pin5-pin
Top housingPAPC
Bottom housingPANylon
Stem materialPOMPOM (with silicone silent circle)
Stem shapestandardstandard
Spring19.5 mm67g gold-plated
Tactile force65 g70 g
Actuation48 g40 g
Bottom-out65 g67 g
Tactile bump position0.40 mm0.40 mm
Pre-travel2 mm2 mm
Total travel3.30 mm4 mm
LubeFactory lubing? Yes!Factory lubing? Yes!
Designer--
ManufacturerAkkoDurock

Prices & Offers

Where to buy Akko Penguin Silent and Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp switches?

By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Akko Penguin Silent is much more widely available, but the Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp is also available in some stores.

Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Akko Penguin Silent and Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp 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!

Force curves

Akko Penguin Silent force curve

Durock Silent T1 - Shrimp force curve

No Akko Penguin Silent force curve available.

Comments

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