The Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie and Wuque Studio WS POM+ switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM bottom housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different spring (20 mm single-stage vs 22 mm double-stage), actuation (48 g vs 45 g), total travel (3.70 mm vs 3.60 mm). That said, they are quite 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 Sea Salt Smoothie is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm single-stage spring. The 48g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 3.70mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The Wuque Studio WS POM+ is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Wuque Studio. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie | Wuque Studio WS POM+ |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm single-stage | 22 mm double-stage |
| Actuation | 48 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Wuque Studio |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie is much more widely available, but the Wuque Studio WS POM+ 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!
Comments on Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie switches | Comments on Wuque Studio WS POM+ switches |
Full POM (Polyoxymethylene) material. It can effectively reduce friction and expand lifespan. Oxidation resistance and corrosion resistance – Gateron. | No comments on Wuque Studio WS POM+ switches. |