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Akko Penguin VS Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

We are comparing the Akko Penguin (Akko) with the Durock Silent T1 Shrimp (Durock). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

Durock

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Overall Comparison

Akko Penguin: 50.64% Durock Silent T1 Shrimp: 49.36%

Overall: Akko Penguin Wins

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Gaming Profile

Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.

Akko Penguin

Fast

Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

Standard

Tactile Profile

Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.

Akko Penguin

Tactile

Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

Strong Tactile

Build and Durability

Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.

Akko Penguin

Durable

Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

Durable

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Akko Penguin AND Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

Here’s how Akko Penguin and Durock Silent T1 Shrimp differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Akko Penguin: 4 advantages Durock Silent T1 Shrimp: 1 advantage

Published advantages for Akko Penguin

Higher Gaming Profile score (66 vs 59)
Shorter total travel (3.3 mm vs 3.8 ± 0.2 mm)
Lighter operating force (50 gf vs 52 gf)
Lighter bottom-out force (60 gf vs 67 gf)

Published advantages for Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

Higher Tactile Profile score (75 vs 61)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Akko Penguin AND Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

Choose a profile to compare the specifications that matter for that use case. Highlighted advantages change with the selected profile and do not represent an overall quality verdict.

Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.

Specification	Akko Penguin	Durock Silent T1 Shrimp
General Information
Switch Name:	Akko Penguin	Durock Silent T1 Shrimp
Brand:	Akko	Durock
Manufacturer:	Akko	Durock
Series:	Silent Series	T1
Variant Color:	Penguin Gray & White	Turquoise
Release Date:	October 1, 2023	July 2020
Switch Type:	Mechanical	Mechanical
Feel Type:	Silent Tactile	Tactile
Switch Form Factor:	MX	MX
Mount Type:	PCB Mount	PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force:	50 gf	52 gf
Bottom-out Force:	60 gf	67 gf
Tactile Force:	58 ± 5 gf	70 gf
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.5 mm	2 mm
Total Travel:	3.3 mm	3.8 ± 0.2 mm
Tactile Position:	0.4 mm	0.4 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level:	Low	Silent
Sound Profile:	Muted	Muted
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	PA	PC
Bottom Housing Material:	PA	Nylon
Stem Material:	POM	POM
Stem Shape:	Dustproof stem	MX Cross
Spring Type:	Single-stage	Single-stage
Spring Length:	19.5 mm	—
Spring Weight:	—	67 gf
Contact Material:	Gold-plated alloy	Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed on rails and silicone damping pads	Light factory lubrication on stem rails
Housing Transparency:	Opaque	Translucent
Light Diffuser:
Rated Lifespan:	50 M cycles	At least 50 M cycles
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count:	5	5
MX Keycap Compatible:
Hot-swap Compatible:
SMD LED Compatible:
Through-hole LED Support:

Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Highlights stronger published force feedback and deeper press characteristics.

Specification	Akko Penguin	Durock Silent T1 Shrimp
General Information
Switch Name:	Akko Penguin	Durock Silent T1 Shrimp
Brand:	Akko	Durock
Manufacturer:	Akko	Durock
Series:	Silent Series	T1
Variant Color:	Penguin Gray & White	Turquoise
Release Date:	October 1, 2023	July 2020
Switch Type:	Mechanical	Mechanical
Feel Type:	Silent Tactile	Tactile
Switch Form Factor:	MX	MX
Mount Type:	PCB Mount	PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force:	50 gf	52 gf
Bottom-out Force:	60 gf	67 gf
Tactile Force:	58 ± 5 gf	70 gf
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.5 mm	2 mm
Total Travel:	3.3 mm	3.8 ± 0.2 mm
Tactile Position:	0.4 mm	0.4 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level:	Low	Silent
Sound Profile:	Muted	Muted
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	PA	PC
Bottom Housing Material:	PA	Nylon
Stem Material:	POM	POM
Stem Shape:	Dustproof stem	MX Cross
Spring Type:	Single-stage	Single-stage
Spring Length:	19.5 mm	—
Spring Weight:	—	67 gf
Contact Material:	Gold-plated alloy	Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed on rails and silicone damping pads	Light factory lubrication on stem rails
Housing Transparency:	Opaque	Translucent
Light Diffuser:
Rated Lifespan:	50 M cycles	At least 50 M cycles
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count:	5	5
MX Keycap Compatible:
Hot-swap Compatible:
SMD LED Compatible:
Through-hole LED Support:

Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Release Timeline of Akko Penguin and Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

July 2020

Durock Silent T1 Shrimp

1187 days gap

Oct 1, 2023

Akko Penguin

Durock Silent T1 Shrimp was released 3 years, 3 months earlier than Akko Penguin.

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