TapNoiseThock usually describes a deeper, more pronounced impact; creamy suggests a smoother, rounded typing sound. These are informal listening descriptions, so two keyboard makers can use the same word for quite different recordings.
Compare one variable at a time
Start with the same paragraph and the same speakers. Turn the volume down before switching sounds: a louder sample can seem more impressive even when its tone is less pleasant over a full work session.
Listen to individual letters, then a sentence with spaces, Return and Delete. A sound you enjoy in isolation may feel busy once larger keys and quick repeats join in.
Choose for the work session
A deeper impact may give you a clear sense of rhythm. A smoother sound may sit more comfortably under speech or music. Neither description establishes better concentration, speed or ergonomics.
If you keep noticing the sound instead of the sentence, lower its level or try a quieter theme. The useful setting can be almost inaudible; you do not need a dramatic desk setup to enjoy typing feedback.
Try the two in TapNoise
Open the sound demo, choose Thock, type a short passage, then repeat with Creamy. Inside the app, Settings › Sounds offers both, and the volume control lets you keep the comparison comfortable.
Your speakers influence what you hear. A laptop and a pair of headphones can emphasise different parts of the same recording, so choose on the device you use most. For the underlying trade-off, read software sounds versus a mechanical keyboard.
Sources: TapNoise’s sound themes, volume and key release.