Well, since the lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal is a and the Silent Alpaca V2 is a standard MX mechanical switch, the differences between them are so fundamental that it doesn't make much sense to compare them. They are not even compatible, requiring different PCBs or keycaps -- so they are usually not alternatives for the same keyboard. That said, here is a side-by-side spec rundown for you.
The lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal is a silent linear with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (Choc shape). The 20g actuation occurs at 1.50mm. Bottom-out is at 3mm. Designed by lowprokb. Manufactured by Kailh. | The Silent Alpaca V2 is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). The 62g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. |
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| Name | lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal | Silent Alpaca V2 |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | - |
| Bottom housing | - | - |
| Stem material | - | - |
| Stem shape | Choc | standard |
| Spring | - | - |
| Actuation | 20 g | 62 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.50 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | lowprokb | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Durock |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Nocturnal and Silent 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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Ambients Silent Linear switches from lowprokb. The Nocturnal switch is a silent version of the Kailh Pro Pink Choc switch. The switch was born from a design by LowproKB - a company that specializes in anything and everything low profile and Choc - and manufactured by Kailh, the leading company in Choc switches. The Ambients series are based on the original Kailh Choc V1 switch, but are a completely new design, having all their parts redesigned to accommodate the new components required to quieten the typical switch noise. Silicone bumpers have been strategically placed within the new design to buffer both the down and the up stroke of a keypress, all while not creating a mushy feeling while typing. | Silent Alpaca switches share the same features as your standard Alpaca V2 switch - the SA Bliss colorway, slightly factory lubricated and an incredibly smooth experience straight out of the box - but are wonderfully quiet to use. They're the perfect switch for someone who wants the combination of a smooth and silent typing experience that doesn't require modification. |
