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The BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron and Alpaca V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different bottom housing (PA66 (30% glass fiber) vs Nylon), spring (21 mm vs gold-plated stainless steel), actuation (42 g vs 41 g), bottom-out force (47 g vs 62 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (3.55 mm vs 3.90 mm). That said, they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 (30% glass fiber) bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 21 mm spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 47g bottom-out occurs at 3.55mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Zuoce Studio. Manufactured by BSUN. | The Alpaca V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated stainless steel spring. The 41g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PrimeKB. Manufactured by JWK/Durock. |
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| Name | BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron | Alpaca V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | PA66 (30% glass fiber) | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 21 mm | gold-plated stainless steel |
| Actuation | 42 g | 41 g |
| Bottom-out | 47 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.55 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! light factory lubing |
| Designer | Zuoce Studio | PrimeKB |
| Manufacturer | BSUN | JWK/Durock |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Alpaca V2 is not available at the moment, while the BSUN x Zuoce Studio Macaron can be found in 3 stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
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Zuoce Studio is one of our favourite switch design studios and they're back with a new budget linear at an astonishing 21c per switch. Featuring one of the most beloved material combo of PC Top, POM Stem and Nylon bottom with a 30% sprinkle of fiberglass for a little extra snap clackle and pop with an extra smooth lube job making them perfect out of the box with no mods. If you prefer a heavier or deeper typing experience you can also spring swap with our longboi springs – Keebz N Cables. | Alpacas are smooth linear switches with gold plated 62g springs (bottom out). Colors are based on the SA Bliss colorway brought to us by Minterly – PrimeKB. Alpaca switches are an incredibly smooth linear switch manufactured by Durock and with colours based on the SA Bliss colourway by Minterly. Designed by PrimeKB, the Alpaca switch has become the gold standard for a stock switch. Coming slightly factory lubricated, you'll be getting an incredibly smooth typing experience right out of the box – mechboards.co.uk. |
