The Gateron CJ and Durock POM Piano switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM bottom housing, gold-plated spring, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary INK blend vs POM), stem material (POM vs Mystery Material), actuation (50 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 63.5 g). That said, they are moderately 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 CJ is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with proprietary INK blend top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem ( shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Durock POM Piano is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and Mystery Material stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. No factory lubing. Manufactured by Durock/JWK. |
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| Name | Gateron CJ | Durock POM Piano |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | proprietary INK blend | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | Mystery Material |
| Stem shape | - | standard |
| Spring | gold-plated | gold-plated |
| Actuation | 50 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | No factory lubing. | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Durock/JWK |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron CJ is much more widely available, but the Durock POM Piano is also available in stores.
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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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Gateron CJ switches are a new linear switch from Gateron that feature a POM stem, Ink top housing and POM bottom housing. They come unlubed stock, but have a smooth keypress and a satisfying clack. | JWK Durock POM Linear Switches, also known as Durock Piano Switches, use a proprietary POM blend for the top and bottom housing with a redesigned stem composed of a mystery material. This combination of switch materials provide a deeper sound signature while still giving you that smooth JWK feel – Divinikey. The Durock POM Piano switches are a linear switch using a custom POM material. The stem of the switch is made of a "mystery material", giving it a very unique deep sound. The switch has a 63.5g gold plated spring to provide a medium amount of resistance. The overall result is a deep sounding and smooth typing experience – mechboards.co.uk. |
