NovelKeys Cream

Linear NovelKeys, made by Kailh

NovelKeys Cream switch
Image courtesy of NovelKeys

The NovelKeys Cream is the iconic all-POM Kailh linear that popularized POM housings; scratchy stock, but famous for its deep clack once broken in or lubed.

NovelKeys Cream specs

Type Linear
Actuation force 55g
Bottom-out force 70g
Pre-travel 2 mm
Total travel 4 mm
Stem POM
Top housing POM
Bottom housing POM
Spring n/a
Factory lube none
Pins 5-pin
Typical price $0.65 / switch
Sound profile deep, poppy clack when broken in
Released 2019

Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Hear the NovelKeys Cream

Endgame Worthy? - NovelKeys Creams x Kailh Switch Review · Hamaji Neo · video loads from YouTube only after you press play

Switches similar to the NovelKeys Cream

Durock POM Linear (Piano) Linear The Durock POM Linear, nicknamed the Piano, is a full-POM 63.5g linear that ships unlubed and rewards hand-lubing with a deep, poppy sound. Compare: NovelKeys Cream vs Durock POM Linear (Piano)
Everglide Aqua King V3 Linear The Everglide Aqua King V3 is a fully transparent all-PC linear that maximizes RGB shine-through while delivering a clean, slightly deep clack; 55g and 67g weights are also sold. Compare: NovelKeys Cream vs Everglide Aqua King V3

Which keyboards can use it?

Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the NovelKeys Cream (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use KeebScout to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.

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