The Gateron Grape Smoothie and Outemu Cream Yellow Pro switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the silent tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, - g , - mm , however, they come with different top housing (POM vs Nylon), bottom housing (POM vs Nylon), stem shape (standard vs dust-proof), actuation (60 g vs 50 g), bottom-out force (63 g vs 60 g), pre-travel (1.50 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.80 mm vs 3.30 mm). That said, they are not too similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Gateron Grape Smoothie is a silent tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm dual-stage spring. The 60g actuation occurs at 1.50mm. The 63g bottom-out occurs at 3.80mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Gateron. Manufactured by Gateron. | The Outemu Cream Yellow Pro is a silent tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (dust-proof shape). The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.30mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Outemu. |
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| Name | Gateron Grape Smoothie | Outemu Cream Yellow Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | silent tactile | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | POM | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | dust-proof |
| Spring | 22 mm dual-stage | - |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 60 g | 50 g |
| Bottom-out | 63 g | 60 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 1.50 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.80 mm | 3.30 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Gateron | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Outemu |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Outemu Cream Yellow Pro is much more widely available, but the Gateron Grape Smoothie is also available in stores.
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Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
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