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Novelkeys Cream vs Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) switch comparison

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The Novelkeys Cream and Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) 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 Y3X), spring (stainless steel vs 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated), actuation (55 g vs 48 g), bottom-out force (70 g vs 55 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!

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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 Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and Y3X stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage nickel-plated spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by BSUN.

Novelkeys Cream vs Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) data sheets

Name	Novelkeys Cream	Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out)
Type	linear	linear
Footprint	5-pin	5-pin
Top housing	POM	POM
Bottom housing	POM	POM
Stem material	POM	Y3X
Stem shape	standard	standard
Spring	stainless steel	22 mm single-stage nickel-plated
Actuation	55 g	48 g
Bottom-out	70 g	55 g
Pre-travel	2 mm	2 mm
Total travel	4 mm	4 mm
Lube	unknown	Factory lubing? Yes! Factory lubed. The upper section of stem sliders is lubed only to avoid lube pooling issues. Springs are lubed with dry film.
Designer	NovelKeys	Unikeys
Manufacturer	Kailh	BSUN

Prices & Offers

Where to buy Novelkeys Cream and Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) switches?

By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that availability of the Novelkeys Cream and Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) switches is exactly the same:

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Force curves

Novelkeys Cream force curve	Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) force curve
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Comments

Comments on Novelkeys Cream switches

Comments on Unikeys x BSUN Waves (rail bottom-out) 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 Unikeys Waves switches are one of BSUN's few rail bottom-out full travel switches. Both the stem and the housings are manufactured using BSUN's most recent moldings; The Stem wobble is minimal while smoothness is guaranteed. Each keystroke is precise and pleasant. The stem comes with the same material as the Jade Rosales switches, and the housing is fully made of POM. Such material choices make the overall sound profile medium-pitched with a medium volume. They are not as loud and clacky as HMX Snow Crash switches but not muted and dull either. Expect them to be a rail bottom-out switch that comes with the classic BSUN sound signature. To prevent the lube pooling issue, only the upper section of the stem sliders are lubed with 205g0. Stem legs and the lower section of stem sliders are dry. The lube on the stem sliders will spread evenly after use and become a thin coat that covers the sliders. Springs are lubed with dry-film. Disclaimer: As the Waves switches only come with lubed stem sliders, and the stem legs and leaf are dry, there might be some slight noise when the switches actuate (Stem legs making contact with the leaf). Applying a very thin coat of lube on either the stem legs or the leaf will help eliminating the noise – Unikeys.