JWICK Ultimate Black

Linear JWICK, made by JWK

JWICK Ultimate Black switch
JWICK product image

The JWICK Ultimate Black upgrades the standard JWICK Black with a fuller factory lube and smoother travel, a frequent pick for people wanting a near-premium linear feel without moving up to boutique prices.

JWICK Ultimate Black specs

Type Linear
Actuation force n/a
Bottom-out force 63.5g
Pre-travel n/a
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing n/a
Bottom housing n/a
Spring single-stage
Factory lube full
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.28 / switch
Sound profile smooth, deep linear
Released n/a

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Switches similar to the JWICK Ultimate Black

JWICK Black Linear The JWICK Black is a budget linear from JWK's value line, known for a deeper, muted sound signature that punches above its rock-bottom price in cheap thock-oriented builds.
Tecsee Sapphire Linear The Tecsee Sapphire is a long-pole linear that bottoms out with a firm, clacky pop, giving budget builders a sharper, louder linear profile than the muted creamy Gateron defaults.
Gateron Milky Yellow Pro Linear The Gateron Milky Yellow Pro is the default budget linear recommendation: a pre-lubed 50g switch whose milky nylon housing gives a muted, creamy sound at a rock-bottom price.

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the JWICK Ultimate Black (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout keyboard finder to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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