The JWK Vertex V1 and Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, however, they come with different spring (15 mm stainless steel vs 20 mm KOS single-stage extended), actuation (50 g vs 52 g), bottom-out force (62 g vs 63.5 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.40 mm), total travel (4 mm vs 3.50 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 JWK Vertex V1 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm stainless steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! | The Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 1.40mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by OFF Studio. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | JWK Vertex V1 | Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 15 mm stainless steel | 20 mm KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 50 g | 52 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.40 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.50 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | OFF Studio |
| Manufacturer | - | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie is much more widely available, but the JWK Vertex V1 is also available in 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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Vertex V1's were designed for low pitch lovers. Despite being long pole, they have a very low pitch that people who love quieter and lower pitched sounds love – SwagKeys. | Kailhs new Black Cherry Pie with the ORIGINAL cream stem. The top and bottom housings utilize new molds that mimic a Cherry top and a JWK H1 bottom housings. |
