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Gateron Quinn VS Durock Ice King Tactile

We are comparing the Gateron Quinn (Gateron) with the Durock Ice King Tactile (Durock). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Durock Ice King Tactile

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Overall Comparison

Gateron Quinn: 50.89% Durock Ice King Tactile: 49.11%

Overall: Gateron Quinn Wins

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Gaming Profile

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

Gateron Quinn

Standard

Durock Ice King Tactile

Standard

Tactile Profile

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

Gateron Quinn

Strong Tactile

Durock Ice King Tactile

Strong Tactile

Build and Durability

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

Gateron Quinn

Durable

Durock Ice King Tactile

Durable

KEY DIFFERENCES OF Gateron Quinn AND Durock Ice King Tactile

Here’s how Gateron Quinn and Durock Ice King Tactile differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Gateron Quinn: 1 advantage Durock Ice King Tactile: 2 advantages

Published advantages for Gateron Quinn

Shorter total travel (3.4 mm vs 3.5 ± 0.2 mm)

Published advantages for Durock Ice King Tactile

Lighter operating force (58 gf vs 59 ± 15 gf)
Includes light diffuser for RGB lighting

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Gateron Quinn AND Durock Ice King Tactile

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	Gateron Quinn	Durock Ice King Tactile
General Information
Switch Name:	Gateron Quinn	Durock Ice King Tactile
Brand:	Gateron	Durock
Manufacturer:	Gateron	Durock
Series:	Custom Switches	Ice King
Variant Color:	Mustard Yellow & Olive Brown	Clear
Release Date:	October 3, 2023	2024
Switch Type:	Mechanical	Mechanical
Feel Type:	Tactile	Tactile
Switch Form Factor:	MX	MX
Mount Type:	PCB Mount	PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force:	59 ± 15 gf	58 gf
Bottom-out Force:	—	68 gf
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.5 mm	2 mm
Total Travel:	3.4 mm	3.5 ± 0.2 mm
Tactile Position:	0.5 mm	0.5 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level:	Medium	Medium
Sound Profile:	Thocky	Thocky
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	Nylon	Polymer Nylon
Bottom Housing Material:	Nylon	Polymer Nylon
Stem Material:	POM	Modified Nylon
Stem Shape:	MX Cross	MX Cross
Spring Type:	Dual-stage	Progressive
Spring Length:	22 mm	20 mm
Spring Weight:	—	68 gf
Contact Material:	Gold-plated alloy	Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed with gold-plated dual-stage spring	Factory pre-lubed on stem rails and spring
Housing Transparency:	Opaque	Transparent
Light Diffuser:
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	Gateron Quinn	Durock Ice King Tactile
General Information
Switch Name:	Gateron Quinn	Durock Ice King Tactile
Brand:	Gateron	Durock
Manufacturer:	Gateron	Durock
Series:	Custom Switches	Ice King
Variant Color:	Mustard Yellow & Olive Brown	Clear
Release Date:	October 3, 2023	2024
Switch Type:	Mechanical	Mechanical
Feel Type:	Tactile	Tactile
Switch Form Factor:	MX	MX
Mount Type:	PCB Mount	PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force:	59 ± 15 gf	58 gf
Bottom-out Force:	—	68 gf
Pre-travel:	2 ± 0.5 mm	2 mm
Total Travel:	3.4 mm	3.5 ± 0.2 mm
Tactile Position:	0.5 mm	0.5 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level:	Medium	Medium
Sound Profile:	Thocky	Thocky
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material:	Nylon	Polymer Nylon
Bottom Housing Material:	Nylon	Polymer Nylon
Stem Material:	POM	Modified Nylon
Stem Shape:	MX Cross	MX Cross
Spring Type:	Dual-stage	Progressive
Spring Length:	22 mm	20 mm
Spring Weight:	—	68 gf
Contact Material:	Gold-plated alloy	Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details:	Factory pre-lubed with gold-plated dual-stage spring	Factory pre-lubed on stem rails and spring
Housing Transparency:	Opaque	Transparent
Light Diffuser:
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 Gateron Quinn and Durock Ice King Tactile

Oct 3, 2023

Gateron Quinn

90 days gap

2024

Durock Ice King Tactile

Gateron Quinn was released 2 months, 29 days earlier than Durock Ice King Tactile.

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