The JWK Ultimate Black and Durock Lavender switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g actuation, however, they come with different top housing (PC vs Nylon), spring (stainless steel vs 65g gold-plated), bottom-out force (58.5 g vs 65 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.80 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 JWK Ultimate Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 58.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by JWK. | The Durock Lavender is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 65g gold-plated spring. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Durock. |
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| Name | JWK Ultimate Black | Durock Lavender |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | 65g gold-plated |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 58.5 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | JWK | Durock |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Durock Lavender is not available at the moment, while the JWK Ultimate Black can be found in 1 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering JWK Ultimate Black and Durock Lavender 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!
Comments on JWK Ultimate Black switches | Comments on Durock Lavender switches |
JWICK Black Linear are serious contenders to the Gateron Oil Kings for a fraction of the price. The factory lubing job has been done incredibly well and most people will be satisfied with the stock experience. Compared to the Oil Kings the JWICKs have a sly deeper clack which makes the switch sound a little more quiet in comparison. Comes in two different weights 58.8g / 63.5g bottom out – beaverkeys. | These are full nylon housing linear switches produced by Durock. The top housing has Durock branding. Durock has made new molds for this, and told us that the top and bottom housing are both made fully of Nylon, and that the stem is POM – Deskhero. |
