The Durock Coral and Invokeys x Alas Nightshade switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs POK), stem shape (standard vs dust-proof with silicone silencer), spring (65g vs 18 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (65 g vs 63.5 g). That said, they are moderately 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 Durock Coral is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 65g spring. The bottom-out weight is 65g. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. | The Invokeys x Alas Nightshade is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof with silicone silencer shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Invokeys in collaboration with Alas. Manufactured by Wikuo/LICHICX. |
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| Name | Durock Coral | Invokeys x Alas Nightshade |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | POK |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | dust-proof with silicone silencer |
| Spring | 65g | 18 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | - mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Lightly factory lubed. |
| Designer | - | Invokeys in collaboration with Alas |
| Manufacturer | Durock | Wikuo/LICHICX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Durock Coral and Invokeys x Alas Nightshade switches is exactly the same:
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The Coral silent linear switch is a beautifully colored silent linear switch manufactured by Durock. This switch comes pre-lubed and features a translucent PC top and nylon bottom housing, along with a POM stem. If you're looking something smooth and quiet, these are a great option! – deskhero.ca. | Inspired by the dark, hazy hues of the dusk sky. The Nightshade switches expand upon our in-house offerings as a silent linear entry. The stems feature a unique multi-part construction including a custom silicone silencer that effectively reduces the bottoming and topping out sounds. With just a light touch of lubrication, these switches are smooth with the perfect amount of responsiveness from the medium length and weight spring – Invokeys. |
