JWK Vertex V1 switch
The JWK Vertex V1 is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 15 mm stainless steel spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes!

Where to buy JWK Vertex V1 switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering JWK Vertex V1 switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 4.21 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.32 USD | buy | |
| Swagkeys | KR | 24.69 USD / 70 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.35 USD | buy | |
| DIYKEY | CN | 0.54 USD / 1 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.54 USD | buy |
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!
JWK Vertex V1 data sheet
| Name | JWK Vertex V1 |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 15 mm stainless steel |
| Actuation | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | unknown |
Comments on JWK Vertex V1 switches
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.
JWK Vertex V1 alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the JWK Vertex V1, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | WingTree Yuying Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 40/55gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 98% | Kailh BCP Black Cherry Pie linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 52/63.5gF, 1.4/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 96% | Gateron Oil King linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/INK/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | HMX Snow Crash linear, 5-pin, PA66/PA66/POM, 50/58gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | SW x HMX Garnet linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | TTC X Pantheonkeys PT Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 43/50gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | KBDFans x Aflion Roller linear, 5-pin, INK PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/60gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Pebble linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Lunar Probe linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon PA66/POM, 45/50gF, 1.8/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 50g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 62g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the JWK Vertex V1.