The Prevail Epsilon and Cherry Nixie switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different stem material (P3 vs POM), spring (18 mm gold-plated extension vs gold-plated), actuation (42 g vs 63.5 g), bottom-out force (68 g vs 80 g). That said, they are quite 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 Prevail Epsilon is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and P3 stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm gold-plated extension spring. The 42g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 68g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Prevail. Manufactured by JWK. | The Cherry Nixie is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The 63.5g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 80g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. |
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| Name | Prevail Epsilon | Cherry Nixie |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | P3 | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm gold-plated extension | gold-plated |
| Actuation | 42 g | 63.5 g |
| Bottom-out | 68 g | 80 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Prevail | - |
| Manufacturer | JWK | Cherry |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Cherry Nixie is much more widely available, but the Prevail Epsilon is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Prevail Epsilon and Cherry Nixie 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!
Prevail Epsilon sound test | Cherry Nixie sound test |
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P3 is a JWK proprietary plastic mix | The Cherry Nixies are revered classics within the keyboard community, known for their substantial heft and textured typing experience. Incorporating the updated materials and springs from Cherry's recent MX2A update, these switches blend tradition with modern innovation – Milktooth. |
