The Gateron Cream Soda and Gateron Summertime V2 switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, 3.80 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (milky vs POM), bottom housing (Ink vs POM), stem material (Nylon vs INK), spring (18 mm vs 20 mm two-stage), bottom-out force (63 g vs 63.5 g). That said, they are only slightly similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Gateron Cream Soda is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with milky top housing, Ink bottom housing, and Nylon stem ( shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The 63g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Punkshoo. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Gateron Summertime V2 is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and INK stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm two-stage spring. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by PuNkShoO. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Gateron Cream Soda | Gateron Summertime V2 |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | milky | POM |
| Bottom housing | Ink | POM |
| Stem material | Nylon | INK |
| Stem shape | - | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm | 20 mm two-stage |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Punkshoo | PuNkShoO |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Cream Soda is available at a single shop at the moment, while the Gateron Summertime V2 can be found in multiple stores.
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A long pole linear, with an Ink Bottom housing, Milky Top housing, and a long pole Gateron stem. Designed by Punkshoo to bring you back to the time of the ‘50s and ‘60s, a simpler time – SerpentKeys. “It’s a hot summer day in July of 1952, you just finished your weekend yard chores and Pops tossed you a couple quarters. It’s time to head on down to the soda fountain in town to meet up with some good friends, grab a bite, and an ice-cold treat. Nothing beats the summer blues like great times and good eats.” - Punkshoo. Cream Sodas are a super smooth linear with a fantastic long pole bottom out. They started life as the Cthulhu Frankenswitch, and are now a complete package thanks to Gateron and Punkshoo. The switches feature a Milky Top, Ink V2 bottom and long-pole nylon stem - a smooth and marbly treat, just like its namesake – RNDKBD. | The Gateron Summertime V2 Switches feature a full polished rail POM top housing, and Milky bottom housing, with molds being custom polished just for this project. The switch also brings the Ink material in the form of a lightly lubricated and polished 3.8mm travel linear stem paired with a dual stage 63g long spring. The goal is to provide a nostalgic feeling and sounding quality linear with a bright sound profile akin to BCP's (black cherry pies) and a crisp bottom out at a mid-tier price point – Serpentkeys. |
