The SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost and JWK Ultimate Black switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon bottom housing, POM stem material, - g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (POK vs PC), stem shape (partial box vs standard), spring (20 mm double-stage vs stainless steel), bottom-out force (62 g vs 58.5 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POK top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (partial box shape). It features a 20 mm double-stage spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! | 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 | SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost | JWK Ultimate Black |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POK | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | partial box | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm double-stage | stainless steel |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 58.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | - | JWK |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost and JWK Ultimate Black switches is exactly the same:
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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!
Comments on SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost switches | Comments on JWK Ultimate Black switches |
No comments on SW X Captain Sterling SWK Dragon Ghost 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. |
