Let’s talk about the JWICK Black T1 switches!
I’m a keyboard nerd who’s built dozens of boards and swapped switches more times than I can count.
I’ve put these things through the wringer for you.
This JWICK Black T1 review breaks down their specs, performance, and whether they’re worth your hard-earned cash.
Stick around to see if these switches deserve a spot in your next build!
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Switch Snapshot
JWICK is the brand name that JWK (JinWeike) uses to sell switches directly to consumers.
JWK has been around since 2016 and are the OEM level manufacturer for Durock and most Everyglide switches.
There are many variants of the T1 switches. They are commonly referred to as just “recolors,” but when you examine closely, you’ll notice it’s more than just a color change. The different variants are made of different materials too. This changes the way they all sound and feel.
Specs
- Type: Tactile
- Top Housing: Nylon PA66
- Bottom Housing: Nylon PA66
- Stem: POM
- Spring Weight: 67g (Bottom Out Force)
- Total Travel: Not Specified
- Lubrication: Pre-lubricated
- Pins: 5-pin
JWK doesn’t have a website. Specs were sourced directly from the reseller websites.
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Hands On Breakdown
I tried these switches as they came from the factory using the following setup:
Keyboard: Neo Studio Neo65
- Case: Aluminum
- Plate: FR4
- Mount: Gasket
Check out our keyboard case article, plate article, and gasket mount article for more info.
Keycaps: Wuque Studio BOW
- Material: PBT
- Printing: Double Shot
- Profile: Cherry
Learn all about keycaps here.
I tested these switches in both gaming and typing scenarios.
Typing Feel
Preferences:
The switches I’ve used the longest are the Gateron Oil Kings. So, you can consider them the baseline for what my preferences are.
I like to rest my fingers on the keys when I’m typing. This often leads to keys being inadvertently pressed.
I also type like I’m hammering nails. I bottom out pretty hard when I press the keys.
General:
Used to be all about linears, but tactiles have been my go-to lately.
These switches glided like butter and I didn’t catch a hint of scratchiness.
These things have a very noticeable tactile bump. I would describe it as very sharp and I actually love switches like this.
Unfortunately, JWK doesn’t provide a force curve, so you’ll just have to go by feel.
I’ve also included close-up picture of the stem in the sections below.
Gaming:
I sailed Sea of Thieves with these switches for a boatload of hours and they nailed it with zero hiccups.
While playing, I didn’t notice any delay in my movements and my pirate movements felt snappy.
I encountered my first hackers with these switches. Two of them absolutely wrecked four of us while they camped at the top of Fort of Fortune with no boat to respawn. They regularly sniped us through the air and in the water before we could get anywhere near them.
For those that aren’t familiar, PvPing involves dodging other players a lot with the WASD keys. Everything felt really responsive to me, even though I got utterly destroyed.
In the following days, I ended up successfully stacking a few Fort of the Damned and zerging a Feared Redmaw to death. The whole time, I couldn’t help but notice how nice the sharp tactile bump of these switches were.
Typing:
I’m actually writing this review using these switches right now.
These switches have the perfect weight for me. I can rest my fingers comfortably without any accidental presses. No typos here, unlike lighter switches that betray me.
I love that the bump takes a significant amount of force to get over. The switches moved slightly while my fingers rested, but there was no chance they were going to accidentally actuate the switch without me deliberately pressing it.
Check out the score I got on TypeRacer:
Sound Profile
These switches were full of clack. It’s not my preferred sound profile, but I didn’t really mind it while using these switches. They also sounded kinda “chalky” to me.
There was also a significant amount of pinging. You can easily hear it when you bring individual switches up to you ear.
The pinging isn’t really apparent when you’re using the switches in the keyboard. However, you’ll still notice it’s there when you bring your ear down to the keyboard.
In the past, I regularly had complaints on Discord about my mic picking up keyboard sounds when I was using the Gateron Oil Kings, but I didn’t get any complaints at all when using these switches.
I even told my teammates to specifically listen for my typing as I mashed on the keyboard for them. They said they couldn’t hear anything.
Build Quality
The switches looked and felt premiun. They snapped into the my keyboard’s sockets with a satisfying click.
There was no unusual wobble and all the switches felt secure.
I had no issues with ghost-typing and all my keys were working on KeyboardTester.com.
Ended up poking around a bit and found the pins surprisingly sturdy – no flex, no fuss.
I opened them up to check out the insides and they were nicely lubed from the factory. The lube looked a bit thin, though. Looked more like oil than grease.
Aesthetics and Compatibility
The switches have the following color scheme:
- Teal: POM stem
- Black: Nylon PA66 top housing
- Black: Nylon PA66 bottom housing
These switches looked really cool to me. They came in a nice see-through container and they immediately caught my attention when I opened the shipping box.
The switches were 5-pin design and (as noted in the Build Quality section) they seated very securely in the socket and plate.
Each switch has RGB slots that do their job and let the lights shine through like champs. You won’t be getting any RGB through the housing, though.
There is also an RGB unfriendly version, so be sure to double check which one you’re buying.
The keycaps went on the switches a little too easy. I decided to do some investigating to see if there was any excess wobble, but I didn’t find any. All the keycaps wobbled the usual/average amount.
All the switches stayed in place when removing the keycaps. I didn’t have a single one get pulled out with its corresponding cap. They actually slide off the stems very smoothly and didn’t take much effort at all. Easy on, easy off.
Quick Comparison
Here’s how the JWICK Black T1 switches stack up against some similar options:
| Switch | Type | Tactile Force | Travel Distance | Materials |
| JWICK Black T1 | Tactile | 67g (Bottom Out) | Not Specified | Nylon Housing, POM Stem |
| EPOMAKER Budgerigar | Tactile | 55g (Initial Force) | 3.8mm | Nylon Housing, POM Stem |
| Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 | Tactile | 59g | 3.4mm | PC/Nylon Housing, POM Stem |
| Drop Holy Panda X | Tactile | 60g (Spring Weight) | Not Specified | PC/Nylon Housing, POM Stem |
| Cherry MX Brown | Tactile | 55cN | 4.0mm | Plastic Polymer Housing |
| Gateron G Pro 3.0 Brown | Tactile | 55g | 4.0mm | PC/Nylon Housing, POM Stem |
| Kailh Box V2 Brown | Tactile | 75g | 3.6mm | PC/Nylon Housing, POM Stem |
| Gazzew Boba Black U4T | Tactile | 62-68g (Spring Weight) | 4.0mm | Proprietary Plastic Housing, POM stem |
| Akko V3 Lavender Purple Pro | Tactile | 55g | 3.8mm | Not Specified |
| Glorious Panda | Tactile | 60g (Bottom Out) | 3.3mm | PC/Nylon Housing, POM Stem |
Price and Value
At the time of this writing, the JWICK Black T1 switches cost ~$0.25 per switch. This is a total score!
These are super budget-friendly switches that every tactile lover should try.
There isn’t an MSRP for these switches (JWK has no website), but these things are definitely underpriced.
I’m totally floored by the bang-for-buck these switches deliver. Jump on them. You won’t regret it.
Who Are These Switches For?
Are you budget-conscious? Eh, who am I kidding. You’re probably just broke like the rest of us. These switches are for you.
They’re for those that like “chalky clack.” It’s a unique sound profile that isn’t common.
Their sharp tactile bump is perfect for typists with hulk-smash fingers. You won’t be getting any accidental key presses with these babies.
Also, the switches are perfect for lazy modders that just wanna pop them into their builds without hand lubing. These things are ready to go straight out of the box.
Wrapping Up
The JWICK Black T1 switches, as they came from the factory, were so close to being perfect to me.
I love the sharp tactile feel and how deliberate you have to be to get over the bump. It felt so good that it was all I could think about while gaming.
If only they were thocky-er! I might just roll with them still since I won’t really be hearing them while I have my headphones on while gaming.
I don’t think I’ll be getting around to hand lubing these guys. The effort vs value won’t be worth it. They feel good enough as is.
So, you ready to give them a spin? Grab a pack and upgrade your typing today!
The Fine Print
Keyboard Forge is a 100% independent publisher.
We purchased these switches with our own funds and were not paid by any company or manufacturer to influence our opinions or decisions.
We conducted numerous hours of hands-on testing with these switches in both gaming and typing environments. Majority of the gaming testing was done playing Sea of Thieves. Majority of the typing testing was done writing articles for Keyboard Forge.
We hope this review helps you get a better understanding of these switches. Feel free to reach out to suggest switches to review in the future.
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