The Kinetic Labs Avocado and Alpaca V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, however, they come with different top housing (UPE vs PC), stem material (L3 vs POM), stem shape (standard (flat bottom) vs standard), actuation (50 g vs 41 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 62 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.90 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 Kinetic Labs Avocado is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with UPE top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and L3 stem (standard (flat bottom) shape). The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Kinetic Labs. Manufactured by Keygeek. | The Alpaca V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated stainless steel spring. The 41g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PrimeKB. Manufactured by JWK/Durock. |
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| Name | Kinetic Labs Avocado | Alpaca V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | UPE | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | L3 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard (flat bottom) | standard |
| Spring | - | gold-plated stainless steel |
| Actuation | 50 g | 41 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! light factory lubing |
| Designer | Kinetic Labs | PrimeKB |
| Manufacturer | Keygeek | JWK/Durock |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Kinetic Labs Avocado and Alpaca V2 switches is exactly the same:
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
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The Avocado linear switches were manufactured by Keygeek in order to create a creamy-sounding switch. This switch uses unique materials, including an L3 stem and a UPE top housing – Kinetic Labs. | Alpacas are smooth linear switches with gold plated 62g springs (bottom out). Colors are based on the SA Bliss colorway brought to us by Minterly – PrimeKB. Alpaca switches are an incredibly smooth linear switch manufactured by Durock and with colours based on the SA Bliss colourway by Minterly. Designed by PrimeKB, the Alpaca switch has become the gold standard for a stock switch. Coming slightly factory lubricated, you'll be getting an incredibly smooth typing experience right out of the box – mechboards.co.uk. |
