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The Lichicx Gentle V2 and XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature POK top housing, 2 mm pre-travel, 3.80 mm total travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Nylon PA66 vs MPA), stem material (POM + silicone dampener vs POM+TPU rubber), stem shape (dust-proof vs partial box), spring (17 mm single-stage vs 16 mm single-stage KOS (XC55)), actuation (49 g vs 44 g), bottom-out force (58 g vs 55 g). That said, they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Lichicx Gentle V2 is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM + silicone dampener stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 17 mm single-stage spring. The 49g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by JKDK Studio. Manufactured by Lichicx. | The XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, MPA bottom housing, and POM+TPU rubber stem (partial box shape). It features a 16 mm single-stage KOS (XC55) spring. The 44g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by XCJZ. Manufactured by WEKT. |
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| Name | Lichicx Gentle V2 | XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | POK |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | MPA |
| Stem material | POM + silicone dampener | POM+TPU rubber |
| Stem shape | dust-proof | partial box |
| Spring | 17 mm single-stage | 16 mm single-stage KOS (XC55) |
| Actuation | 49 g | 44 g |
| Bottom-out | 58 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | JKDK Studio | XCJZ |
| Manufacturer | Lichicx | WEKT |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Lichicx Gentle V2 is not available at the moment, while the XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 can be found in 5 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Lichicx Gentle V2 and XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 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!
Lichicx Gentle V2 force curve | XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 force curve |
| No XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 force curve available. |
Lichicx Gentle V2 sound test | XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 sound test |
No Lichicx Gentle V2 sound test available. |
Comments on Lichicx Gentle V2 switches | Comments on XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 switches |
The Gentle V2 Switches from JKDK Studio feature light pink housings with a cherry blossom pink stem, as well as a light guide column. These switches utilise the same silencing method as the XCJZ Lucy switch – SerpentKeys. Lichicx XCJZ Lucy recolor switches: Lichicx Gentle switches - same Mold but different springs and cheaper. | The wait is finally over, we bring to you Lucy R5… the latest iteration of the most popular silent linear in history for feeling the closest to a non-silent switch. LICHICX the manufacturer of Lucy went bankrupt, so XCJZ has been working closely with WEKT to create R5 with no compromises unless you love RGB diffusers – KeebzNCables. The WEKT Lucy R5 silent switch is the successor to the Lichicx Lucy silent switch series. Similar to the Lichicx silent switches, Lucy R5's still uses the triple shot method to mold the TPU silencing gel into the interior of the stem. Such a silencing mechanism makes sure the switch is quiet enough but not mushy at bottom out – Unikeys. |
