The Invokeys x Alas Daydreamer and HMX Blue Star switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, - g , - mm , however, they come with different top housing (POK vs PC), bottom housing (Nylon vs Nylon PA66+TPE), stem shape (dustproof with silicone silencer vs standard), spring (18 mm single-stage vs stainless steel), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 48 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.65 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 x Alas Daydreamer is a silent tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dustproof with silicone silencer shape). It features a 18 mm single-stage spring. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. This is a silent heavy tactile with P-shaped bump. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Invokeys x Alas. Manufactured by Wikuo/LICHICX. | The HMX Blue Star is a silent tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon PA66+TPE bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 35g actuation occurs at 2.50mm. The 48g bottom-out occurs at 3.65mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Invokeys x Alas Daydreamer | HMX Blue Star |
|---|---|---|
| Type | silent tactile | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon PA66+TPE |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dustproof with silicone silencer | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | stainless steel |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | 35 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 48 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2.50 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.65 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Lightly factory lubed. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Invokeys x Alas | - |
| Manufacturer | Wikuo/LICHICX | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Invokeys x Alas Daydreamer is not available at the moment, while the HMX Blue Star can be found in 1 stores.
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Inspired by the blissful, warm colors of the sky at dawn. The Daydreamer switches expand upon our in-house offerings as a silent heavy tactile entry. The stems feature a unique multi-part construction including a custom silicone silencer that effectively reduces the bottoming and topping out sounds. With no pretravel, these switches have a heavy P-shaped tactile bump and are very satisfying to press and release – Invokeys. | The HMX Blue Star is a silent tactile switch engineered for a deep thock sound profile. Designed to deliver quiet yet satisfying tactile feedback, it combines a smooth press with a rich, muted thock — perfect for those who want a stealthy typing experience – LumeKeebs. |
