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The Alpaca V2 and JWK Ultimate Black switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different spring (gold-plated stainless steel vs stainless steel), bottom-out force (62 g vs 58.5 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.90 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 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 JWK Ultimate Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by JWK. |
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| Name | Alpaca V2 | JWK Ultimate Black |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | gold-plated stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 41 g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 58.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! light factory lubing | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | PrimeKB | - |
| Manufacturer | JWK/Durock | JWK |
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 JWK Ultimate Black 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!
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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. | JWICK Black Linear are serious contenders to the Gateron Oil Kings for a fraction of the price. The factory lubing job has been done incredibly well and most people will be satisfied with the stock experience. Compared to the Oil Kings the JWICKs have a sly deeper clack which makes the switch sound a little more quiet in comparison. Comes in two different weights 58.8g / 63.5g bottom out – beaverkeys. |
