Durock Medium Tactile is a tactile mechanical switch from Durock released in September 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 Medium Tactile
Durock
Durock
Custom Series
Clear / Purple
September 2020
Available
Mechanical
Tactile
MX
PCB Mount
55 gf
65 gf
67 gf
2.00 mm
4 ± 0.2 mm
0.50 mm
No
No
No
No
Tactile
MX Cross
No
Medium
Clacky
PC
Polymer Nylon
POM
Single-stage
65 gf
Translucent
Light factory lubrication on stem rails
No
Yes
At least 50 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gold-plated alloy
Editor's Note: Known in the community as the Clear Purple tactile, this switch provides a balanced middle ground between subtle MX Browns and aggressively sharp T1 switches. Its rounded tactile bump begins smoothly at 0.5mm without an abrupt wall, leading into a comfortable 65g bottom-out that prevents hand fatigue during long writing sessions. The polycarbonate top and nylon bottom combine to deliver a clean, medium-clack sound profile that suits daily office typing.
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 Medium Tactile is a Mechanical switch from Durock with a Tactile feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Durock Medium Tactile has an operating force of 55 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Durock Medium Tactile has a pre-travel of 2.00 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Durock Medium Tactile has a total travel distance of 4.00 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Durock Medium Tactile lists tactile force: 67 gf, tactile position: 0.50 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Durock Medium Tactile 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 Medium Tactile 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 Medium Tactile include sound profile: Clacky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Durock Medium Tactile 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 Medium Tactile 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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