While the Alpaca V2 and HMX Lulu Silent switches may have some significant differences, they are at least compatible: both are standard MX mechanical switches. That said, the Alpaca V2 is linear, while the HMX Lulu Silent is of linear type. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon vs PA66 Nylon), spring (gold-plated stainless steel vs 22 mm single-stage), actuation (41 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 52 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.90 mm vs 3.80 mm). All in all: they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with more details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
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. | The HMX Lulu Silent is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 52g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Alpaca V2 | HMX Lulu Silent |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | gold-plated stainless steel | 22 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 41 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 52 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! light factory lubing | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | PrimeKB | - |
| Manufacturer | JWK/Durock | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Alpaca V2 is not available at the moment, while the HMX Lulu Silent can be found in 1 stores.
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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!
Comments on Alpaca V2 switches | Comments on HMX Lulu Silent switches |
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. | No comments on HMX Lulu Silent switches. |
