The Gateron Cream Soda and Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (milky vs Nylon PA12), bottom housing (Ink vs Nylon PA-2), stem material (Nylon vs T2), spring (18 mm vs 55g), bottom-out force (63 g vs 55 g), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.90 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA12 top housing, Nylon PA-2 bottom housing, and T2 stem (standard shape). It features a 55g spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keebz N Cables. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Gateron Cream Soda | Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | milky | Nylon PA12 |
| Bottom housing | Ink | Nylon PA-2 |
| Stem material | Nylon | T2 |
| Stem shape | - | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm | 55g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 63 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.90 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Punkshoo | Keebz N Cables |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
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 Keebz N Cables x HMX Ice Cendol 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 Ice Cendol is the latest switch in our Shaved Ice series inspired by a childhood favourite dessert thanks to all the Malaysians and Singaporean in Perth. It’s been a long way to get here, originally planned to be manufactured by Keygeek, we weren’t happy with the sound profile and the appearance of the transparent nylon top housing… so Mr Keebz enlisted Rassles our Kiwi Staff Member to help design the new Ice Cendol and we got working with the most hyped manu in 2024 HMX to create a unique material combination to create something that some have described as MX Black-ish without the scratch-ish – KeebzNCables. |
