The Invokeys x Alas Nightshade and HMX Sakura switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs PA12), bottom housing (Nylon vs PC), stem shape (dust-proof with silicone silencer vs dust-proof), spring (18 mm single-stage vs 22 mm/KOS single-stage), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 53 g). 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 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. | The HMX Sakura is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 22 mm/KOS single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 53g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Invokeys x Alas Nightshade | HMX Sakura |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof with silicone silencer | dust-proof |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | 22 mm/KOS single-stage |
| Actuation | - g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 53 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Lightly factory lubed. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Invokeys in collaboration with 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 Nightshade is not available at the moment, while the HMX Sakura can be found in 2 stores.
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Comments on Invokeys x Alas Nightshade switches | Comments on HMX Sakura switches |
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. | The HMX Silent Sakura switch is the first silent HMX linear switch that I know of. According to Mage Studio, these switches come with a great balance between being quiet and having a great typing feel; They don't feel as mushy as most silent switches are, and the bottom-out is very comfy. They might not be the quietest silent switch, but they are one of the best silent switches to type on – Unikeys. |
