Durock POM Switch Review: How Does It Compare Against Other Linear Switches?

Comparing the Durock POM Linear Switches | Switch Reviews 001
*Gateron Milky Yellows are 25c / switch! Thanks Niels Booij for pointing that out!
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This week, we'll do a switch review on the newest Durock switch called Durock POM!
Thanks to JMK for letting me try out the switches in this video! Check out his Facebook page and Shopee store here:
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Time stamps of the video:
00:00 - Intro
01:37 - Durock POM Switch Intro
03:24 - Visual Comparion (vs Mauves/Creams)
04:57 - Pricing Comparison (vs Other Linears)
05:37 - Smoothness Comparison (vs Other Linears)
06:37 - Sound Comparison (vs Other Linears)
06:57 - Lavenders (Stock)
07:05 - Tangerines (Stock)
07:13 - Black Inks V2 (Stock)
07:20 - POM Linears (Stock)
07:28 - Mauves (Stock)
07:36 - Milky Yellows (Stock)
07:43 - NK Creams (Stock)
07:51 - Lavenders (Lubed/Filmed)
07:59 - Tangerines (Lubed/Filmed)
08:06 - Black Inks V2 (Lubed/Filmed)
08:14 - POM Linears (Lubed/Filmed)
08:20 - Mauves (Lubed/Filmed)
08:29 - Milky Yellows (Lubed/Filmed)
08:36 - NK Creams (Lubed/Filmed)
08:44 - Conclusion
10:12 - Typing Sound Test (POM Linears)
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[@deenfredrikzen2850]

@@Magniboards bro pwede pa review ng Alpaca V2s? And comparison dito sa Durock POMs thx

[@aliananza1990]

I agree with the milky yellow being smoother than the creams, tried both stock and lubed and the milky yellows just felt smoother there is a scratchy resistance feeling with the creams

[@Magniboards]

Yeah, I tried to redeem the creams but unless they're really broken in, and then lubed and filmed, they're scratchy and wobbly as heck.

[@carlonadres1761]

nice vid! i think its better to type when youre trying to let us hear what the switches sound like.

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nice video, kinda wish the typing sound test had a deskmat though the desk makes such a harsh noise haha

[@fwheels7776]

he smashed the hell out of the keys

[@hydro6894]

Can you see Durock Pom switches have spring problem? Must replace others? And Are Durock Pom sws needed films after lubed? Manythanks

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[@C4rb0n6]

I saw you put lavenders above tangies in smoothness, do you like them? Are they worth getting over the tangies? I missed the restock and I'm looking for some alternative switches.

[@Magniboards]

Hey buddy, yes. I believe so. It's a personal preference. Tangies are popular for a reason, but I believe you can give Lavenders a try. They're really awesome off the bat, much better when modded (lubed/filmed).

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what case r u using?

[@tenshine1952]

What is the actuation force of durock pom?

[@hydro6894]

Are Durock Pom sws needed films after lubed?

[@chietopiaasmr]

Hi!! This is a quality review. Can you compare them with Alpaca v2s? I’m torn between alapacas and pom linears. Can’t decide but your reviews are definitely on point.

[@Magniboards]

Hey Menchie! I'd probably say that alpacas are very similar to Mauves. So you can also apply how the Mauves rank with alpacas. The Mauves use the same molds as the alpacas. But personally, I like the POMs better. I spring swapped mine to 70g tx springs. Thanks very much for watching, I hope this helps!

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@@chietopiaasmr lol yeah they're basically just the same. They're part of the "recolor" family like the halo-halo switches and others :)

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A lot of these switches come lubed from the factory. Do you remove the factory lube and then relube, or just lube over the factory lube??? Appreciate the video!

[@Magniboards]

Hey bud! Thanks for watching. I tried sonic cleaning, soap washing, and no cleaning, really doesn't make any difference in my experience. The lube you apply overlaps it anyway.

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Great switches not the loudest but have a great pop that I personally like

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To my ears the lavenders sounded the best stock, almost like the stock poms. Tangerine are a little high pitched for me.. generally a clear bottom/top the higher the pitch (not always).

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I agree, Lavenders sound a bit better than Tangerines. Lavs and Poms are almost a bit of a tie, but the POMs for me sound a lil bit deeper. But really just a little :)

[@downundergarage6968]

My most recent build is on c3 fierce girls, ligh switch but a little heavier then reds. Its gold spring is rated at 58.5g bottom our. Once lubed and filmed they get a little heavier. Rgb pass throughout is average but using these on corsair caps and cheap smart duck tkl (modded with sound proof) is quite nice..

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Link to the keycaps?

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Black Inks have my favourite sound profile.

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+1 on that. It's hard to beat Black inks, but the POMs come to a close second or third!

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Thoughts on Cobalt POM? Can't find reviews on it

[@Magniboards]

Hey Timothy! Yeah i havent tried them, I'll probably do a review on it if I can get it!

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I don't know why, but Ink V2's always have this distinctly sticky sound when they get lubed and filmed.

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Will it have interference with north facing pcb and and cherry keycaps? Since the pole of the stem is longer

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They usually do, but I can't quite say because I don't have north-facing boards to try on.

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63.5, per the info on the websites!

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does the spacebar actually sound like it does in the video? Something doesn't seem right

[@Magniboards]

I didn't use a deskmat, that's probably why!

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just a question, do you prefer gateron ink blacks over durock poms?

[@Magniboards]

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@@akkad7514 anytime, their smoothness is close also, so it's just a matter of heavyness for keypressing.

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Have you tried the cobalt POMs? Just ordered some but haven't tried the normal POMs.

[@Magniboards]

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@@Magniboards supposedly POM recolors with slow springs which I'm a fan of.

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@@ant1kryst intereseting, then I think it would proabably be the same as this one. I spring swapped these to 70g 16mm slow springs.

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how can you clean pre lubed switches

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I normally don't bother, because it requires extra effort. But there are ultrasonic jewelry cleaners you can use. Other than that, wash with soap and warm water and dry. Only issue is it may ruin the leaves of the switch.

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whats the artisan keycap

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Hey man, it's Cobalt Crush Orochi by Keyforge!

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The houseings are all Pom and the stem is nylon

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It said mystery material, so I didnt want to say it's nylon if I'm not too sure! :)

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Space65

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Everything is smoother than NK Creams. They shouldn't be used to smoothness since they are scratchy af. LOL

[@Magniboards]

Lol they're part of the test so I had to include them, but yes agree 100%! 😆

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Break em in without lube for a couple weeks and they get significantly smoother!

[@Jesse-wm6sz]

​@@walkerstandard2373 I created a switch presser on my raspberry pi, they had probably around 100k keypress, and the difference is not day and night, still scratchy. Coming from JWK linears and Gat Ink Blacks, I can't stand the scratchiness. That's just for me, could be the best experience for others.

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@@walkerstandard2373 Oh yeah definitely, I saw a service locally offering 20-30k keypresses to break in your switch! But not everyone has access to that.

[@Magniboards]

@@Jesse-wm6sz I had a few tell me it improve via the break-in machine I saw here locally, but it's not a huge improvement according to them.

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You will if you press it like a madman! Lol but seriously, no, you won't hurt any of your fingers as long as you press them normally. And they're on the keys that I don't always use :)

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just let a little white noise in

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Maybe it’s me, but like they all sound the same when they are L n F. Haha.

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Except for NK cream

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Great video but please take it a bit easier smacking the keys. Most people don't type on cocaine and it made all the keys sound the same. Probably due to the whole desk shaking.

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[@Magniboards]

I think there is, it's always just changing lolol that is the best way to put it lightly lolol

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[@Magniboards]

Sure, let's see if i can acquire some!

[@Holly18th]

Great review and production but the videos are really awkward ): it’s almost creepy to watch through the elongated pauses and smiles /:

[@Magniboards]

Hey there! Thanks and yes, someone pointed that out, It does get better after each video! lol

[@roger1881]

Well its not really a good typing demonstration if you dont know how to type lmfao

[@Magniboards]

I'm not an expert typist, but what's a video without one? :) I had to try, but thanks for watching!