The Emogogo Linear and Gateron Cream Soda switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature - stem shape, - g actuation, - mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary Nylon blend vs milky), bottom housing (proprietary Nylon blend vs Ink), stem material (POM vs Nylon), spring (22 mm, 62g progressive vs 18 mm), bottom-out force (62 g vs 63 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 Emogogo Linear is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary Nylon blend top housing, proprietary Nylon blend bottom housing, and POM stem ( shape). It features a 22 mm, 62g progressive spring. The bottom-out weight is 62g. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Emogogo. Manufactured by JWK. | 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. |
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| Name | Emogogo Linear | Gateron Cream Soda |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary Nylon blend | milky |
| Bottom housing | proprietary Nylon blend | Ink |
| Stem material | POM | Nylon |
| Stem shape | - | - |
| Spring | 22 mm, 62g progressive | 18 mm |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 62 g | 63 g |
| Pre-travel | - mm | - mm |
| Total travel | - mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Emogogo | Punkshoo |
| Manufacturer | JWK | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Emogogo Linear and Gateron Cream Soda 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!
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Emogogo Linear Switches aim to provide a fantastic stock switch feel without the need for any switch modding! Utilizing JWK machines, Emogogo is a new brand featuring proprietary housing moulds and plastic compositions. | 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. |
