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The Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang Linear and JWK Ultimate Black switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, - g actuation, however, they come with different stem material (PC vs POM), spring (22 mm single-stage vs stainless steel), bottom-out force (55 g vs 58.5 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 4 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 Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang Linear is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and PC stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Designed by KeebzNCables. Manufactured by Aflion. | 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. |
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| Name | Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang Linear | JWK Ultimate Black |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | PC | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm single-stage | stainless steel |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 58.5 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | KeebzNCables | - |
| Manufacturer | Aflion | JWK |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the JWK Ultimate Black is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Keebz N Cables Ice Kachang Linear can be found in multiple stores.
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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!
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The Ice Kachang tactile was the first switch in our Shaved Ice series and inspired by a childhood favourite dessert thanks to all the Malaysians and Singaporeans in Perth. For those who are familiar with the ice kachang/ais kacang, we hope the colourway is remiscent of some of the many elements you'd find in this amazing dessert. We decided to make a linear equivalent of the Ice Kachang Tactiles by getting rid of the bump, dodgy leaf of V2, adding some more travel but still long pole and going for a transparent PC stem. The combo also adds some brightness to Aflion's signature deep sound profile – KeebzNCables. | 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. |
