The XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 and Chosfox&Outemu Yichu switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent linear breed. They both feature 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs Nylon PA66), stem shape (partial box vs dust-proof), spring (16 mm single-stage KOS (XC55) vs 20 mm single-stage), actuation (44 g vs 42 g), bottom-out force (55 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are very different. 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 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. | The Chosfox&Outemu Yichu is a silent linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, bottom housing, and stem (dust-proof shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Chosfox. Manufactured by Outemu. |
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| Name | XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 | Chosfox&Outemu Yichu |
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| Type | silent linear | silent linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | MPA | - |
| Stem material | POM+TPU rubber | - |
| Stem shape | partial box | dust-proof |
| Spring | 16 mm single-stage KOS (XC55) | 20 mm single-stage |
| Actuation | 44 g | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | XCJZ | Chosfox |
| Manufacturer | WEKT | Outemu |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Chosfox&Outemu Yichu is available at a single shop at the moment, while the XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 can be found in multiple stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 and Chosfox&Outemu Yichu 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!
XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 sound test | Chosfox&Outemu Yichu sound test |
No Chosfox&Outemu Yichu sound test available. |
Comments on XCJZ X WEKT Lucy R5 switches | Comments on Chosfox&Outemu Yichu switches |
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. | No comments on Chosfox&Outemu Yichu switches. |
