The Kailh Lunar and Gateron Smoothie Silver switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM top housing, POM bottom housing, 45 g actuation, - g bottom-out force, however, they come with different stem material (POK vs POM), stem shape (standard (cross-stem box) vs standard), spring (18 mm vs 22 mm double-stage extension), pre-travel (1.80 mm vs 1.20 mm), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.40 mm). That said, they are only slightly 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 Kailh Lunar is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POK stem (standard (cross-stem box) shape). It features a 18 mm spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.80mm. Bottom-out is at 3.50mm. Light diffuser and "cross stem box" structure, replacing full-wall dust-proof stem. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Kailh. | The Gateron Smoothie Silver 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 extension spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 1.20mm. Bottom-out is at 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Kailh Lunar | Gateron Smoothie Silver |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POK | POM |
| Stem shape | standard (cross-stem box) | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm | 22 mm double-stage extension |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.80 mm | 1.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Kailh | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Smoothie Silver is much more widely available, but the Kailh Lunar 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!
Kailh Lunar force curve | Gateron Smoothie Silver force curve |
| No Gateron Smoothie Silver force curve available. |
Kailh Lunar sound test | Gateron Smoothie Silver sound test |
No Gateron Smoothie Silver sound test available. |
Comments on Kailh Lunar switches | Comments on Gateron Smoothie Silver switches |
BOX Structure Revolution: Cross stem replaces full-wall dust-proof stem, unlocking crispier bottom-out acoustics. Hybrid Excellence: Retains BOX durability DNA while infusing MX-style acoustic optimization. Sound Engineering: Harmonizes soft rebound tones with sharp tactile clicks — a new acoustic era for BOX switches. Lunar Aesthetics: NASA-inspired 9224U Moon Gray, embodying cosmic elegance – diykey. | Gateron Smoothie Silver takes Gateron's popular "Smoothie" switches and reduces the travel distance for a quicker actuation. It achieves this while maintaining what makes the Smoothie switches great which is the full POM sound signature and smooth keypress – DiviniKey. |
