Switch comparison
Gateron Oil King vs NovelKeys Cream
Both are linear switches. They take the same 55 g to press and travel the same 4 mm.
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Smooth and medium-weight from top to bottom, lubed at the factory, with no bump and no click. A deep, full clack that makes it one of the most popular premium linears.
55 g actuation4 mm travel
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Specs side by side
| Gateron Oil King | NovelKeys Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Linear | Linear |
| Actuation force | 55 g | 55 g |
| Actuation point | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
How they feel and sound
Gateron Oil King
Smooth and medium-weight from top to bottom, lubed at the factory, with no bump and no click. A deep, full clack that makes it one of the most popular premium linears.
NovelKeys Cream
A linear switch whose housing and stem are both made of the same slippery plastic (POM), so it feels slightly scratchy at first and smooths out with use. A deep, low thock.
Both recorded on: DZ60 PCB, FR4 plate, Tofu60 aluminium case, GMK keycaps (Cherry profile)