JWICK Black Linear Switches V2 58.5g Full Nylon 5 Pins (70pcs) Review (2026)

What is in this pack

This listing includes 70 JWICK JWK Black V2 linear switches, a budget-tier switch that ships factory lubed rather than fully unlubed like many other switches sold at this same low price point on the market today. The switch uses a 5-pin design that fits standard Cherry MX-style PCBs and hot-swap sockets directly, though the two extra plastic pins can be clipped off by hand with small cutters for boards that only accept 3-pin switches, giving it flexibility across different board types and PCBs without needing to buy an entirely separate, differently pinned pack of switches for a second project.

Housing material and sound

Both the top and bottom housing on this switch are made from nylon, specifically PA66 nylon plastic, rather than the polycarbonate top housing many similarly priced switches use for a brighter, more transparent look under RGB lighting. Nylon housings are widely known in the keyboard hobby for producing a deeper, more muted sound than polycarbonate, often described as a thocky sound profile, at the tradeoff of blocking more light and dimming RGB backlighting compared with a clear polycarbonate top housing. A POM stem rides inside the housing for a smooth, consistent glide against the nylon walls on every single keystroke, front to back and top to bottom.

Spring weight and keystroke feel

A 58.5g stainless steel spring gives this switch a noticeably firmer bottom-out than lighter linear switches in the 45 to 50g range, with 2mm of pre-travel and 4mm of total travel before the stem reaches the very bottom of the housing. That heavier spring suits typists who prefer resistance and a satisfying thump on each keystroke, though it can tire out a lighter touch typist faster over long sessions compared with a lighter linear switch, and some fast typists find heavier springs slow their typing speed slightly during long writing sessions at a desk or workstation over a full day.

Value at this price point

JWICK positions this switch as a budget option, and the factory lube along with the full nylon housing gives it a sound and smoothness that keyboard hobbyists generally rate above other switches at a similar low price point, making it a popular choice for builders on a tight budget who still want a thocky sound signature without extra prep work. It will not match the consistency or smoothness of switches lubed and filmed by hand one at a time, or the sound of premium boutique linear switches from smaller makers, but as a stock, out-of-the-bag option straight from the package it delivers real value for a compact or tenkeyless build on a tight budget without cutting corners on feel.

Verdict

For builders who want a deep, muted sound and a firm keystroke without spending boutique switch money, this 70-piece pack of JWICK Black V2 switches is a reasonable, well regarded budget pick, with the nylon housing and factory lube doing a lot of work for the price paid. RGB enthusiasts who want bright, vivid per-key lighting should note the nylon housing dims backlighting noticeably compared with a polycarbonate top, and light touch typists may find the 58.5g spring noticeably heavier than they prefer over long typing sessions at a desk or workstation each day.

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