The Invokeys x Alas Nightshade and Haimu x Geon HG Red switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs Nylon PA66), bottom housing (Nylon vs Nylon PA66), stem material (POM vs POM+PTFE), stem shape (dust-proof with silicone silencer vs partial dust-proof), spring (18 mm single-stage vs 20 mm KOS single-stage stainless steel), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 65 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 Haimu x Geon HG Red is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM+PTFE stem (partial dust-proof shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage stainless steel spring. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Geon. Manufactured by Haimu. |
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| Name | Invokeys x Alas Nightshade | Haimu x Geon HG Red |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM+PTFE |
| Stem shape | dust-proof with silicone silencer | partial dust-proof |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | 20 mm KOS single-stage stainless steel |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Lightly factory lubed. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Invokeys in collaboration with Alas | Geon |
| Manufacturer | Wikuo/LICHICX | Haimu |
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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. | Haimu x Geon HG Red Switches are a collaboration between the two with manufacturing by Haimu and design by Geon. The HG Red Switches are silent linear switches with small cutouts in the top and bottom-out for a more muted typing experience. It is also one of the first to utilize PTFE plastic as well as Korean KOS stainless steel springs which greatly reduces spring ping – Divinikey. |
