Prevail Epsilon switch
The Prevail Epsilon is a linear mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and P3 stem (standard). 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.

Where to buy Prevail Epsilon switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Prevail Epsilon 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zkeebs | US | 6.18 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.62 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 8.82 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.68 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 6.18 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.62 USD | sold out |
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 data sheet
| Name | Prevail Epsilon |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | P3 standard |
| Spring | 18 mm gold-plated extension |
| Actuation | 42 g |
| Bottom-out | 68 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Prevail |
| Manufacturer | JWK |
Comments on Prevail Epsilon switches
P3 is a JWK proprietary plastic mix
Prevail Epsilon alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Prevail Epsilon, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94% | Prevail Nebula V2 linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/LY, 42/68gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Durock Ice King Linear linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/Nylon, 52/62gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Chosfox Hanami Dango - Pink linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 1.1/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Chosfox x JWK DD / Jingle linear, 5-pin, Nylon/POM/P3, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Cherry Nixie linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 63.5/80gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Alpaca V2 linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 41/62gF, 1.8/3.9mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Cherry MX2A Black linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 60/90gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Chosfox & HMX Hanami Dango V2 linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 46/60gF, 1.2/3.9mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and P3 stem (standard). The 42g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 68g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Prevail Epsilon.