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The Invokeys x Alas Nightshade and XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 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 MPA), stem material (POM vs POM+TPU rubber), stem shape (dust-proof with silicone silencer vs partial box), spring (18 mm single-stage vs 16 mm single-stage KOS (XC55)), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 55 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 XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, MPA bottom housing, and POM+TPU rubber stem (partial box shape). It features a 16 mm single-stage KOS (XC55) spring. The 44g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XCJZ. Manufactured by WEKT. |
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| Name | Invokeys x Alas Nightshade | XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | POK |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | MPA |
| Stem material | POM | POM+TPU rubber |
| Stem shape | dust-proof with silicone silencer | partial box |
| Spring | 18 mm single-stage | 16 mm single-stage KOS (XC55) |
| Actuation | - g | 44 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 55 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 | XCJZ |
| Manufacturer | Wikuo/LICHICX | WEKT |
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 XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 can be found in 5 stores.
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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 wait is finally over, we bring to you Lucy R5… the latest iteration of the most popular silent linear in history for feeling the closest to a non-silent switch. LICHICX the manufacturer of Lucy went bankrupt, so XCJZ has been working closely with WEKT to create R5 with no compromises unless you love RGB diffusers – KeebzNCables. The WEKT Lucy R5 silent switch is the successor to the Lichicx Lucy silent switch series. Similar to the Lichicx silent switches, Lucy R5's still uses the triple shot method to mold the TPU silencing gel into the interior of the stem. Such a silencing mechanism makes sure the switch is quiet enough but not mushy at bottom out – Unikeys. |
