The Novelkeys Cream and Durock POM Piano switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM bottom housing, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different stem material (POM vs Mystery Material), spring (stainless steel vs gold-plated), actuation (55 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (70 g vs 63.5 g). That said, they are quite 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 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. | 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 | Novelkeys Cream | Durock POM Piano |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | Mystery Material |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | gold-plated |
| Actuation | 55 g | 48 g |
| Bottom-out | 70 g | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | unknown | No factory lubing. |
| Designer | NovelKeys | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Durock/JWK |
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 Durock POM Piano can be found in 3 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!
Novelkeys Cream force curve | Durock POM Piano force curve |
| No Durock POM Piano force curve available. |
Comments on Novelkeys Cream switches | Comments on Durock POM Piano switches |
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. | 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. |
