The Gateron CJ and Novelkeys Cream switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM bottom housing, POM stem material, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (proprietary INK blend vs POM), spring (gold-plated vs stainless steel), actuation (50 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 70 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 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 CJ | Novelkeys Cream |
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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 | POM |
| Stem shape | - | standard |
| Spring | gold-plated | stainless steel |
| Actuation | 50 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 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 the Novelkeys Cream is not available at the moment, while the Gateron CJ can be found in 7 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!
Gateron CJ force curve | Novelkeys Cream force curve |
No Gateron CJ force curve available. |
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Comments on Gateron CJ switches | Comments on Novelkeys Cream switches |
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. | 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. |
