The Alpaca V2 and KTT Strawberry V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 62 g bottom-out force, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon vs PC), spring (gold-plated stainless steel vs gold-plated), actuation (41 g vs 43 g), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 1.90 mm), total travel (3.90 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 KTT Strawberry V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, PC bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The 43g actuation occurs at 1.90mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by KTT. |
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| Name | Alpaca V2 | KTT Strawberry V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | PC |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | gold-plated stainless steel | gold-plated |
| Actuation | 41 g | 43 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 1.90 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! light factory lubing | Factory lubing? Yes! lightly pre-lubed from factory |
| Designer | PrimeKB | - |
| Manufacturer | JWK/Durock | KTT |
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 KTT Strawberry V2 can be found in 8 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. | What's new with V2? The biggest change in V2 has been the reduction in the number of runners in the injection molding process. Previously in V1 there were 24 runners. In V2 there are now only 16 runners. For those unfamiliar with injection molding, a runner is a channel cut into the mold that allows for the plastic to flow from the nozzle into each cavity. Decreasing the number of runners and cavities allows for better control and consistency resulting in better tolerances and smoothness. Additionally, new molds are generally smoother than older molds due to pristine internal surfaces – dangkeebs. Recommended for deep sounding, thocky builds – beaverkeys. Strawberry V2's are a sweet premium linear inspired by bright berries. They're composed of a clear top housing, transperant pink bottom housing, and pink POM stem allowing for improved RGB transmittance. Additionally, the switches are lightly pre-lubed with an improved factory lubing technique to ensure they're ready to go as soon as they arrive! – dangkeebs. |
