The Invokeys Red Bean and DK Roastery - Iced Latte switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature - g actuation, 55 g bottom-out force, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PC), bottom housing (PBT vs PC), stem material (HDPE vs POM), stem shape (dust-proof partial box vs standard), spring (22 mm double-stage vs two-stage gold-plated), total travel (4 mm vs 3.50 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 Invokeys Red Bean is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, PBT bottom housing, and HDPE stem (dust-proof partial box shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Designed by Invokeys. Manufactured by Aflion. | The DK Roastery - Iced Latte is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a two-stage gold-plated spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. This switch is lightly scented, and the housing sparkles. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by DK, captain.sterling, Neko Coffee. |
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| Name | Invokeys Red Bean | DK Roastery - Iced Latte |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PC |
| Bottom housing | PBT | PC |
| Stem material | HDPE | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof partial box | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm double-stage | two-stage gold-plated |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | Factory lubing? Yes! Hand-lubed with 205g0. |
| Designer | Invokeys | DK, captain.sterling, Neko Coffee |
| Manufacturer | Aflion | - |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the DK Roastery - Iced Latte is not available at the moment, while the Invokeys Red Bean can be found in 1 stores.
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Inspired by the dark red beans that provide a sweet and smooth textural component to numerous Asian desserts. The Red Bean switches are the fourth installment of our Artisanal series. These are our first 4.0mm full travel switch comprised of a fun, new material combination that leans toward a brighter and louder sound profile – Invokeys. | DK Roastery Iced Latte Switches are a collaboration between DK Roastery, captain.sterling, and Neko Coffee. Each switch features exceptional materials sourced from select regions around the world. They’re each carefully molded to shape, and hand-lubed to perfection to provide well-balanced acoustics, and extremely smooth operation directly from the bag – dangkeebs. |
