The Gateron KS-3 Milky Black and Novelkeys Cream switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature standard stem shape, 70 g bottom-out force, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different actuation (60 g vs 55 g). That said, they are nearly identical. 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 KS-3 Milky Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard shape). The 60g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 70g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Novelkeys Cream is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a stainless steel spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 70g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Designed by NovelKeys. Manufactured by Kailh. |
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| Name | Gateron KS-3 Milky Black | Novelkeys Cream |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | - | POM |
| Bottom housing | - | POM |
| Stem material | - | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | - | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 60 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 70 g | 70 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | unknown |
| Designer | - | NovelKeys |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Kailh |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Gateron KS-3 Milky Black and Novelkeys Cream switches is exactly the same:
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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!
Gateron KS-3 Milky Black force curve | Novelkeys Cream force curve |
No Gateron KS-3 Milky Black force curve available. |
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Comments on Gateron KS-3 Milky Black switches | Comments on Novelkeys Cream switches |
Gateron KS-3 Milky Black switches uses Gateron's popular milky housings for a great switch at an affordable price – Divinikey. | NovelKeys Cream switches are incredibly popular thanks to their full POM housing and self lubricating stem. While you can still lubricate these switches to get an even smoother experience, they are already extremely smooth stock, and provide one of the best linear switch experiences – mechboards.co.uk. |
