WEKT Lucy V5 Silent Linear Switches

The WEKT Lucy V5 Silent Linear switch is designed for users who want a quiet, smooth keystroke with a traditional linear feel. It suits office workers or typists needing minimal noise without tactile feedback. The switch reduces sound through built-in silencing pads, making it a good choice for noise-sensitive environments.

Feel & Sound

• Linear and smooth keystroke with no tactile bump or click.
• Integrated mute pads on the stem reduce both stem and bottom-out noise, resulting in a quieter typing experience.
• Sound profile is subdued, avoiding sharp clicks or clacks common in non-silent switches.

Actuation Characteristics

• Light actuation force of 44g supports fast, effortless key presses.
• Pre-travel of about 2.0mm allows for responsive input before actuation.
• Total travel of 3.8mm provides a standard keypress depth.
• Bottom-out force of 55g offers a soft landing, aided by the silencing mechanism.

Build Quality

• Top housing made from POK material, which replaced polycarbonate in this version.
• Bottom housing uses MPA plastic, contributing to durability.
• Stem is a combination of POM and TPU, molded with silencing features to dampen noise on impact.
• Spring is single-stage, 16mm KOS type, providing consistent force throughout the keypress.
• Switches come factory lubed, which reduces friction and scratchiness.

Compatibility

• 5-pin MX-style PCB mount design fits most standard mechanical keyboards.
• Light guide removed, so LED compatibility may be limited or less bright.

Trade-offs

• Removal of the light guide reduces RGB lighting effects.
• Linear feel means no tactile feedback, which may not suit users who prefer a bump or click.
• Unknown long-term durability and break-in period from vendor data.