The KTT Vanilla Ice Cream and Durock Mocha Silk switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POK bottom housing, standard stem shape, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary KTT blend vs POK), stem material (POK vs POM), spring (18 mm stainless steel vs 15 mm), actuation (43 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (48 g vs 56 g), pre-travel (1.90 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are mostly 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 KTT Vanilla Ice Cream is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary KTT blend top housing, POK bottom housing, and POK stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm stainless steel spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by KTT. | 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. |
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| Name | KTT Vanilla Ice Cream | Durock Mocha Silk |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary KTT blend | POK |
| Bottom housing | POK | POK |
| Stem material | POK | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm stainless steel | 15 mm |
| Actuation | 43 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 48 g | 56 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.90 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | KTT | - |
| Manufacturer | - | Durock |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Durock Mocha Silk is much more widely available, but the KTT Vanilla Ice Cream is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering KTT Vanilla Ice Cream and Durock Mocha Silk 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!
KTT Vanilla Ice Cream force curve | Durock Mocha Silk force curve |
| No Durock Mocha Silk force curve available. |
Comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream switches | Comments on Durock Mocha Silk switches |
No comments on KTT Vanilla Ice Cream 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. |
