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The Invokeys x Alas Nightshade and Lichicx Gentle V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature POK top housing, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon vs Nylon PA66), stem material (POM vs POM + silicone dampener), stem shape (dust-proof with silicone silencer vs dust-proof), spring (18 mm single-stage vs 17 mm single-stage), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 58 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are very different. 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 Lichicx Gentle V2 is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM + silicone dampener stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 17 mm single-stage spring. The 49g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by JKDK Studio. Manufactured by Lichicx. |
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| Name | Invokeys x Alas Nightshade | Lichicx Gentle V2 |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | POK |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM + silicone dampener |
| Stem shape | dust-proof with silicone silencer | dust-proof |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | 17 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | - g | 49 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 58 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Lightly factory lubed. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Invokeys in collaboration with Alas | JKDK Studio |
| Manufacturer | Wikuo/LICHICX | Lichicx |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Invokeys x Alas Nightshade and Lichicx Gentle V2 switches is exactly the same:
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Invokeys x Alas Nightshade force curve | Lichicx Gentle V2 force curve |
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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. | The Gentle V2 Switches from JKDK Studio feature light pink housings with a cherry blossom pink stem, as well as a light guide column. These switches utilise the same silencing method as the XCJZ Lucy switch – SerpentKeys. Lichicx XCJZ Lucy recolor switches: Lichicx Gentle switches - same Mold but different springs and cheaper. |
