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Prevail Epsilon switch

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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:

StoreAreaOfferPriceStatus
ZkeebsUS6.18 USD / 10 pcs
5% off, KBDNEWS
0.62 USDbuy
PantheonkeysSG8.82 SGD / 10 pcs
2% off, KBDNEWS
0.68 USDbuy
Lume KeebsUS6.18 USD / 10 pcs
5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS)
0.62 USDsold 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

NamePrevail Epsilon
Typelinear
Footprint5-pin
Top housingNylon
Bottom housingNylon
StemP3 standard
Spring18 mm gold-plated extension
Actuation42 g
Bottom-out68 g
Pre-travel2 mm
Total travel4 mm
LubeFactory lubing? Yes!
DesignerPrevail
ManufacturerJWK

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 switchesComparison
94%
Prevail Nebula V2
linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/LY, 42/68gF, 2.0/4.0mm
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92%
Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange
linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm
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92%
Durock Ice King Linear
linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/Nylon, 52/62gF, 2.0/3.5mm
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92%
Chosfox Hanami Dango - Pink
linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 48/60gF, 1.1/4.0mm
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91%
Chosfox x JWK DD / Jingle
linear, 5-pin, Nylon/POM/P3, 45/52gF, 2.0/3.0mm
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91%
Cherry Nixie
linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 63.5/80gF, 2.0/4.0mm
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91%
Gateron Milky Yellow Pro
linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm
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90%
Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow
linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 50/67gF, 2.0/4.0mm
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90%
Alpaca V2
linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 41/62gF, 1.8/3.9mm
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90%
Cherry MX2A Black
linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 60/90gF, 2.0/4.0mm
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90%
Chosfox & HMX Hanami Dango V2
linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 46/60gF, 1.2/3.9mm
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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.

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