| Switch Type: | Linear |
| Mount Type: | PCB Mount – 5 pin |
| Travel Distance: | 2.0mm Actuation | 3.7mm Total |
| Force: | 55g Operating | 63.5g Bottom-out |
| Stem Length (mm): | 12.98 |
| Price: | £6.00 (10 pieces) on Keycrox |
The Durock POM Piano is a 5-pin fully POM switch. A lubed and un-lubed variant is available for purchase. I will be reviewing the lubed variant.
TL;DR
An absolutely amazing switch with incredible smoothness and consistency. It’s widely different to the NovelKeys Cream (another fully POM switch) that I reviewed a few years ago. Fully POM switches have come a long way and Durock definitely hit nail on the head with this one.
Let’s also not forget that these are only £0.60 per switch! That’s incredible value for the smoothest switch I’ve come across.
Smoothness: 10/10
On-centre keypresses are ultra smooth with zero scratchiness even at very slow keypresses.
Off-centre keypresses are also ultra smooth with no noticeable scratchiness even at very slow keypresses.
Overall, these are simply the smoothest switches I’ve ever typed on; it’s mighty impressive. 10/10. No question about it.
Durock POM Piano switch disassembled.
Weighting: 5/10
According to Durock, these switches actuate at 2mm with a bottom-out of 63.5g at 3.7mm.
Their weighting feels lighter than what the specs would suggest. Its very reminiscent of the Cherry MX Red, so they’re on the lighter side. In fact, these feel a touch lighter than the MX Red, but this could be due to how much smoother these switches are compared to the MX Red. They are still too light for my preferences though.
However, these switches are extremely consistent. I could not detect a single ounce of inconsistency with them, and they have remained that way throughout my testing period, so they at least redeem themselves on this regard.
Overall, if you’re looking for an extremely consistent switch with a relatively light weighting. Add these to your wish list.
Sound: 8/10
For an undampened switch, these are fairly quiet.
They’re also on the clacky side with some deeper sound signatures which probably adds to their overall quietness.
Overall, they have a very clean sound. I’m a fan, but I would’ve preferred just a bit more clack.
The Durock POM Piano stem length is 12.98 mm.
Typing Performance: 6/10
I’ll firstly say that these switches were simply too sensitive for my fingers. Their light weighting was the only aspect which I didn’t like as typos became a common issue.
Other than that, these are ultra-smooth switches with extreme consistency. I’d say they’re more consistent than Akko switches given Akko has a worldwide reputation for their switch consistency across multiple lineups!
Overall, the POM Piano is a simple linear switch done right. No gimmicks, no nonsense, just a smooth and consistent switch in its class. There really isn’t more to it than that.
Gaming Performance: 8/10
Much like typing, they’re also very light when it comes to gaming. although it didn’t affect me as much in slower-paced games.
It was all smooth sailing in slower paced games. However, I did encounter the weighting issues in faster paced games as the switches were simply too light to rely on. It was minor, but enough that I wouldn’t see myself picking these for gaming.
Performance wise, they were ultra smooth and extremely consistent. Plus, for a light switch, its high consistency meant even I could predictably use them without much struggle something which the Cherry MX Red can’t boast about.
Overall, even though these aren’t “gaming” switches, they’re pretty much the perfect switch for gaming given their characteristics… as long as you don’t mind the light weighting.
Final Score = 37/50 (74%)
Places to purchase this switch:
KeyCrox | AliExpress | Amazon
You should really stop reviewing based on spring weighting. It’s fine to mention your preference but giving heavy switches higher scores because it’s to your preference is absurd.
For example, I used Gat Yellows for a while and the 50g actuation was a touch too heavy for sustained typing *for me*, even though I found my accuracy to have been somewhat improved by the heavier springs. My wrists began to hurt after longer periods of typing. However, this in no way makes them an objectively better or worse switch and I just know to keep away from heavier switches or just keep some Durock 63g springs on hand for swaps.