Well, since the lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight is a and the Cherry MX Northern Light 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 Twilight is a silent linear with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (Choc shape). The 35g actuation occurs at 1.49mm. The 35g bottom-out occurs at 2.95mm. Designed by lowprokb. Manufactured by Kailh. | The Cherry MX Northern Light is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). It features a barrel-shaped, gold colored spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.60mm. The 99.9g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight | Cherry MX Northern Light |
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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 | - | barrel-shaped, gold colored |
| Actuation | 35 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 35 g | 99.9 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.49 mm | 1.60 mm |
| Total travel | 2.95 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | lowprokb | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Cherry MX Northern Light can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight and Cherry MX Northern Light switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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!
lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight force curve | Cherry MX Northern Light force curve |
No lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight force curve available. |
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The Twilight switch is a silent version of the Kailh Red Pro 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. | In the quiet, clear nights of the North, the Northern Lights illuminate the sky with an unparalleled elegance. This unique aesthetic inspired us to create the MX Northern Light Switch — a fusion of innovative design and exceptional quality. The MX Northern Light captivates with its distinctive color palette, evoking the serene and mesmerizing beauty of the Nordic Aurora. Yet, its true highlight lies in its outstanding performance – Cherry. The MX NORTHERN LIGHT is proof to CHERRY’s neverending commitment to strife for excellence. Created by a team of in-house switch enthusiasts, the MX NORTHERN LIGHT combines the best components of existing CHERRY switches and enhances them with some new tricks, like an extra polished top housing and the new blue bottom, making this our smoothest linear switch ever – MonacoKeys. |
