Well, since the Cherry MX Northern Light is a standard MX mechanical switch and the LowproKB Choc (V1) Ambients Bokeh is a , the differences between them are so fundamental that it doesn't make much sense to compare them. They are not even compatible, requiring different PCBs or keycaps -- so they are usually not alternatives for the same keyboard. That said, here is a side-by-side spec rundown for you.
The Cherry MX Northern Light is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). It features a barrel-shaped, gold colored spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.60mm. The 99.9g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. | The LowproKB Choc (V1) Ambients Bokeh is a silent linear with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (Choc shape). The 50g actuation occurs at 1.50mm. Bottom-out is at 3mm. Designed by LowproKB. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Cherry MX Northern Light | LowproKB Choc (V1) Ambients Bokeh |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | - |
| Bottom housing | - | - |
| Stem material | - | - |
| Stem shape | standard | Choc |
| Spring | barrel-shaped, gold colored | - |
| Actuation | 45 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 99.9 g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.60 mm | 1.50 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | unknown |
| Designer | - | LowproKB |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the LowproKB Choc (V1) Ambients Bokeh is not available at the moment, while the Cherry MX Northern Light can be found in 2 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX Northern Light and LowproKB Choc (V1) Ambients Bokeh switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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!
Cherry MX Northern Light force curve | LowproKB Choc (V1) Ambients Bokeh force curve |
| No LowproKB Choc (V1) Ambients Bokeh force curve available. |
Comments on Cherry MX Northern Light switches | Comments on LowproKB Choc (V1) Ambients Bokeh switches |
In the quiet, clear nights of the North, the Northern Lights illuminate the sky with an unparalleled elegance. This unique aesthetic inspired us to create the MX Northern Light Switch — a fusion of innovative design and exceptional quality. The MX Northern Light captivates with its distinctive color palette, evoking the serene and mesmerizing beauty of the Nordic Aurora. Yet, its true highlight lies in its outstanding performance – Cherry. The MX NORTHERN LIGHT is proof to CHERRY’s neverending commitment to strife for excellence. Created by a team of in-house switch enthusiasts, the MX NORTHERN LIGHT combines the best components of existing CHERRY switches and enhances them with some new tricks, like an extra polished top housing and the new blue bottom, making this our smoothest linear switch ever – MonacoKeys. | The Bokeh switch is a 50g silent linear switch. It is essentially a silent version of the stock Kailh Red Choc switch, but with the new features and smoothness you have come to love in the Ambients line of switches – Darryl of LowproKB. The Kailh/LowproKB Bokeh is a silent low-profile linear switch from the Ambients family. Designed with Kailh engineers for full Choc V1 compatibility, it uses internal silicone bumpers to dampen both down- and up-strokes without the “mushy” feel typical of many silent designs. A heavier 50 g spring gives a more deliberate keypress while retaining the Ambients line’s smooth travel – mechboards. |
