The KTT Rose and Alpaca V2 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 (progressive vs gold-plated stainless steel), actuation (50 g vs 41 g), bottom-out force (63.5 g vs 62 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.80 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.90 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 KTT Rose is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a progressive spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Lubing: Both lubed and dry options available. Manufactured by KTT. | 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 | KTT Rose | Alpaca V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 3-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | progressive | gold-plated stainless steel |
| Actuation | 50 g | 41 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Lubing: Both lubed and dry options available. both unlubed and factory lubed versions available | Factory lubing? Yes! light factory lubing |
| Designer | - | PrimeKB |
| Manufacturer | KTT | JWK/Durock |
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 Rose can be found in 11 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 KTT Rose switches | Comments on Alpaca V2 switches |
The KTT Rose is pretty smooth out of the box but you'd likely want to lube this switch to bring down the spring noise – beaverkeys. The KTT Rose switch will be a great choice for you if you want RGB on your keyboard as it has an opaque top housing. However, based on my personal experience and comments from other enthusiasts in the community, it seems like opaque housings generally make the switch sound thinner – unikeys. | 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. |
