Silent Alpaca V2 switch
The Silent Alpaca V2 is a silent linear mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard). The 62g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock.
Where to buy Silent Alpaca V2 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Silent 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 | 6.65 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.90 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!
Silent Alpaca V2 data sheet
| Name | Silent Alpaca V2 |
|---|---|
| Type | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | |
| Bottom housing | |
| Stem | standard |
| Spring | |
| Actuation | 62 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Durock |
Comments on Silent Alpaca V2 switches
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.
Silent Alpaca V2 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Silent 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91% | Cherry MX Northern Light silent linear, 5-pin, //, 45/99.9gF, 1.6/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Chosfox&Outemu Yichu silent linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66//, 42/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Akko Fairy (silent) silent linear, 5-pin, PA/PA/POM, 50/55gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | KTT Silent Blue silent linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM+TPE, 43/55gF, 1.9/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | HMX Moksae silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM + TPE (double-shot stem), 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | HMX Taro silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66/POM, 45/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | lowprokb Choc (V1) Ambients Twilight silent linear, 5-pin, //, 35/35gF, 1.5/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 85% | Kinetic Labs Gecko Silent silent linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM + silicone dampeners, 54/57.5gF, 0.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | HMX Blackberry silent linear, 5-pin, PA12 Nylon/PA66 Nylon/POM+TPE, 42/48gF, 2.2/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 84% | HMX Retro Sakura Silent silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM+TPE (double-shot), 42/48gF, 2.2/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 83% | BSUN Light Sakura silent linear, 5-pin, PC/PC/LY, 37/43gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for silent linear mechanical switches possibly with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard). The 62g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Silent Alpaca V2.