Alpaca V2 switch
The Alpaca V2 is a linear mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). 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.
Where to buy Alpaca V2 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Alpaca V2 switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechboards | UK | 5.23 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.70 USD | sold out |
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!
Alpaca V2 data sheet
| Name | Alpaca V2 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | gold-plated stainless steel |
| Actuation | 41 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! light factory lubing |
| Designer | PrimeKB |
| Manufacturer | JWK/Durock |
Comments on Alpaca V2 switches
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.
Alpaca V2 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Alpaca V2, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96% | Aflion Blue Sky linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/60gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 96% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2U linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 95% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 95% | HMX | Sillyworks Hyacinth V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 1.9/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron Black G Pro 3.0 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 60/70gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | KTT Strawberry V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 43/62gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Everglide Aqua King (V3) 62g linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/POM, 46/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Kailh Box Red V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 40/50gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Lulu Silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Chosfox Hanami Dango - Pink linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 1.1/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | JWK Ultimate Black linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 0/58.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 41g actuation occuring at 1.80mm. The 62g bottom-out being at around 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Alpaca V2.