Durock Linear Teal is a linear mechanical switch from Durock released in March 2020 with a 55 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 50 million keystrokes.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Durock Linear Teal
Durock
Durock
L-Series
Teal / Smoky
March 2020
Mechanical
Linear
MX
PCB Mount
55 gf
67 gf
2 mm
4 ± 0.2 mm
No
No
No
No
MX Cross
No
Medium
Clacky
PC
Polymer Nylon
POM
Single-stage
67 gf
Translucent
Light factory lubrication on stem rails
No
Yes
At least 50 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gold-plated alloy
Vibrant translucent teal housing highlights Durock Linear Teal, providing a medium-weight linear stroke engineered for precision typing. The 55gf operating force and 67gf bottom-out provide steady downward resistance through 4.0mm of travel that helps prevent accidental keypresses. Sound tests demonstrate a bright, crisp acoustic clatter that sounds distinctly clean across all rows. Upgraded JWK molds keep stem tolerances tight, minimizing unwanted play when using tall artisan or sculpted keycaps. Mounting this switch on an aluminum plate with switch films creates a tight and articulate acoustic response.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Durock Linear Teal is a Mechanical switch from Durock with a Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Durock Linear Teal has an operating force of 55 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Durock Linear Teal has a pre-travel of 2 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Durock Linear Teal has a total travel distance of 4 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Durock Linear Teal is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The Durock Linear Teal is listed as factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
Available sound-related specs for the Durock Linear Teal include sound profile: Clacky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Durock Linear Teal is rated for At least 50 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The Durock Linear Teal lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: Polymer Nylon, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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