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The Gateron Strawberry Smoothie and HMX Lunar Stone switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM bottom housing, POM stem material, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different spring (dual-stage vs KOS single-stage extended), actuation (40 g vs 45 g), total travel (4 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 Strawberry Smoothie is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem ( shape). It features a dual-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The HMX Lunar Stone is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS single-stage extended spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. When buying 90 or more Lunar Stone switches, they will come in a brand-new switch container. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Unikeys. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Gateron Strawberry Smoothie | HMX Lunar Stone |
|---|---|---|
| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | - | standard |
| Spring | dual-stage | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 40 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Unikeys |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Lunar Stone is not available at the moment, while the Gateron Strawberry Smoothie can be found in 4 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Strawberry Smoothie and HMX Lunar Stone switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
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!
Gateron Strawberry Smoothie sound test | HMX Lunar Stone sound test |
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Comments on Gateron Strawberry Smoothie switches | Comments on HMX Lunar Stone switches |
The Gateron Full POM Smoothie Strawberry is a light linear switch. It feels super easy to press and great for fast typing or gaming. What really makes these stand out is the full POM construction—top, bottom, and stem. POM is naturally low friction, so the switches feel buttery smooth right out of the box, and they actually get even smoother over time – Lumekeebs. | The HMX Lunar Stone linear switches are manufactured using HMX's brand-new full POM housing mold. It is the first full POM HMX switch. As the first full POM HMX switch, we expected it to sound and feel a bit different from other HMX switches in the market. They have proven to be quite unique; They sound fuller and thockier than most HMX switches yet still come with the bassy bottom-out sound. The travel feels very smooth yet there is audible scratch since that's what most people love about full POM switches – Unikeys. |
