The Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie and Gateron Lanes switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - g bottom-out force, - mm , however, they come with different top housing (POM vs PC), bottom housing (POM vs Nylon), spring (double-stage vs 15 mm), actuation (55 g vs 60 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 POM Chocolate Smoothie is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a double-stage spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The Gateron Lanes is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 15 mm spring. The operating force is 60g. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Lanes. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie | Gateron Lanes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | PC |
| Bottom housing | POM | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | double-stage | 15 mm |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 55 g | 60 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | - mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Lanes |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie is much more widely available, but the Gateron Lanes is also available in stores.
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Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie sound test | Gateron Lanes sound test |
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A new addition to Gateron's full POM smoothie series, the Chocolate Smoothie, true to it's name is a clacky and poppy tactile that is also super smooth stock – KeebzNCables. The GATERON POM mechanical switch set offers smooth keystrokes and long-lasting performance across multiple tactile profiles. Made with full POM housing, each switch reduces internal friction and resists oxidation over time. The factory-lubed design lowers sound levels and wear, while optional single or dual-stage springs provide varied feedback. Compatible with RGB setups, the switches support detachable light guides for brighter, consistent illumination – Gateron. | This came to mind when I was trying out some Gateron Melodics for the first time. I was curious about the force curve because I knew something about these switches felt familiar, and when I looked it up I was right, they're extremely close in feel to Alps SKCM Orange. This made me wonder, why has nobody (or Gateron themselves) created a tactile switch using a tactile leaf rather than a click leaf to make an MX tactile – Lanes (designer). It keeps the clear click feeling but softens the sharpness, giving a smooth and comfortable sound while typing – Deltakeyco/Swagkeys. Gateron Lanes are a reimagined tactile switch that use a custom designed housing to utilize a click leaf mechanism without producing a loud click noise. The tactility feeling is different than most "standard" MX tactile switches as the leaf produces the feeling instead of the legs of the stem. They are often compared to something like an Alps orange switch – Pantheon/Bowlkeyboards. |
