Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 Tactile Switch Review

Overview

The Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 is a tactile switch designed to feel and sound premium at a cost-effective price point. It is constructed of a full POK housing and POM stem to optimize a smooth and thocky sound profile.

Product Details


Name	Durock Mocha Chocolate T1
Type	Tactile
Top Housing Material	POK
Bottom Housing Material	POK
Stem Material	POM
Actuation Force	55g
Bottom Out Force	62g
Pre Travel	2mm
Total Travel	3.8±0.2mm
Mount	5 pin
Factory Lube	Yes

Switch Feel

The Durock Mocha Chocolate provides a sharp and distinct tactile feedback while typing, reminiscent of a sharp and sudden sugar rush you might experience after consuming chocolate. It comes lightly factory lubed on the entire rail-side of the stem. The factory lube appears to be evenly applied with a mixture more resembling a thinner oil rather than a thicker lubrication. The Durock Mocha Chocolate has a comfortable spring weight that is more similar to the bottom out force of traditional switches. This make the Durock Mocha Chocolate an attractive choice for those who are used to a more traditional typing feel.

There is some slight stem wobble in the E/W direction while the N/S has very tight housing tolerances, however this does not affect the Durock Mocha Chocolate performance during typing. These tolerances help the Durock Mocha Chocolate to achieve a clean typing experience that is focused on the tactile feel.

Switch Sound

The Durock Mocha Chocolate has a sharp and full-bodied bottom out that produces a sound in the mid to lower tones. On key returns, the Durock Mocha Chocolate creates a soft and muted sound in the mid tones. This gives the Durock Mocha Chocolate a versatile range of sound, although it does seem to favor a solid and thocky sound profile.

There is a slight spring ping when activating the Durock Mocha Chocolate at very slow speeds and at ear level and at very off center presses. Hand lube will help reduce the spring ping. During normal typing, it has a refined tactile sound without any unnecessary noises like rattle.

Here is a sound test of the Durock Mocha Chocolate T1 Tactile:

Durock Mocha Chocolate Features

The Durock Mocha Chocolate features a long pole stem that has a unique shape for the tip of the stem pole. It has a small, rounded protrusion comparable to the shape of a ball point pen. This design may have an effect on why the Durock Mocha Chocolate sounds the way it sounds. The Durock Mocha Chocolate also features a removable LED light diffuser similar to some other Durock switches like the Durock Black Lotus.

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