The Novelkeys Cream and HMX Lunar Stone switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different spring (stainless steel vs KOS single-stage extended), actuation (55 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (70 g vs 55 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.60 mm). 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 HMX Lunar Stone is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. When buying 90 or more Lunar Stone switches, they will come in a brand-new switch container. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Novelkeys Cream | HMX Lunar Stone |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | stainless steel | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 55 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 70 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | unknown | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | NovelKeys | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Novelkeys Cream and HMX Lunar Stone 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!
Novelkeys Cream force curve | HMX Lunar Stone force curve |
| No HMX Lunar Stone force curve available. |
Novelkeys Cream sound test | HMX Lunar Stone sound test |
No Novelkeys Cream sound test available. |
Comments on Novelkeys Cream switches | Comments on HMX Lunar Stone 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. | The HMX Lunar Stone linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand-new full POM housing mold. It is the first full POM HMX switch. As the first full POM HMX switch, we expected it to sound and feel a bit different from other HMX switches in the market. They have proven to be quite unique; They sound fuller and thockier than most HMX switches yet still come with the bassy bottom-out sound. The travel feels very smooth yet there is audible scratch since that's what most people love about full POM switches – Unikeys. |
