Durock Silent T1 Shrimp is a tactile mechanical switch from Durock released in July 2020 with a 52 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel, 3.8 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 Silent T1 Shrimp
Durock
Durock
T1
Turquoise
July 2020
Available
Mechanical
Tactile
MX
PCB Mount
52 gf
67 gf
70 gf
2.00 mm
3.8 ± 0.2 mm
0.40 mm
No
No
No
No
Tactile
MX Cross
Yes
Silent
Muted
PC
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
Editor's Note: This original first-generation Silent T1 Shrimp established Durock's reputation in quiet tactile switches. It pairs the pronounced, early "D-shaped" tactile bump of the original T1 with integrated silicone silencing pads on the POM stem rails. The cushioned 3.8mm travel softens both keystroke downstroke and upstroke return, completely removing plastic click and clack while preserving a firm, satisfying tactile snap for quiet open-plan office setups.
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 Silent T1 Shrimp 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 Silent T1 Shrimp has an operating force of 52 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Durock Silent T1 Shrimp has a pre-travel of 2.00 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Durock Silent T1 Shrimp has a total travel distance of 3.80 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Durock Silent T1 Shrimp lists tactile force: 70 gf, tactile position: 0.40 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Durock Silent T1 Shrimp 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 Silent T1 Shrimp 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 Silent T1 Shrimp include sound profile: Muted, sound level: Silent. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Durock Silent T1 Shrimp 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 Silent T1 Shrimp lists top housing: PC, bottom housing: Nylon, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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