Novelkeys Cream+ switch
The Novelkeys Cream+ is a linear mechanical switch with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard). The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Unique hollowed stem, allowing the placement various inserts that alter the sound profile of the switch. Designed by Novelkeys. Manufactured by Kailh.
Where to buy Novelkeys Cream+ switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Novelkeys Cream+ switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechboards | UK | 7.60 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 1.02 USD | buy |
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+ data sheet
| Name | Novelkeys Cream+ |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | |
| Bottom housing | |
| Stem | standard |
| Spring | |
| Actuation | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 63.5 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm |
| Lube | unknown |
| Designer | Novelkeys |
| Manufacturer | Kailh |
Comments on Novelkeys Cream+ switches
The NovelKeys Cream+ switches are a new step forward in switch development. They feature a unique hollowed stem, allowing the placement inserts of made of various materials that alter the sound profile of the switch. The inserts come in 3 different materials - Titanium, Copper and Silicone - which alter the sound and feel of the switch. The silicone insert helps to dampen the noise and deepens the sound of the switch a little. The copper and titanium inserts both give a more pronounced and metallic "clack" to the switches – mechboards.
Novelkeys Cream+ alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Novelkeys Cream+, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96% | G Square Beatrice linear, 5-pin, //, 50/58gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron KS-3 Milky Black linear, 5-pin, //, 60/70gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron White G Pro 3.0 linear, 5-pin, //, 38/45gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Latte linear, 5-pin, //, 0/63.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Butter linear, 5-pin, //, 0/63.5gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
| 89% | Cherry MX Red (PCB-mount) linear, 5-pin, //POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron Oil King linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/INK/POM, 55/65gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Gateron Milky Yellow Pro linear, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | HMX Noire linear, 5-pin, PA12/PA12/POM, 55/60gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | JWK Vertex V1 linear, 5-pin, Nylon PA66/Nylon PA66/POM, 50/62gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 88% | Durock POM Piano linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/Mystery Material, 48/63.5gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with top housing, bottom housing, and stem (standard). The 50g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 63.5g bottom-out being at around 4mm. Unique hollowed stem, allowing the placement various inserts that alter the sound profile of the switch. — similar to the Novelkeys Cream+.