The Outemu Cream Yellow Pro and Gateron Grape Smoothie 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 (Nylon vs POM), bottom housing (Nylon vs POM), stem shape (dust-proof vs standard), actuation (50 g vs 60 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 63 g), pre-travel (2 mm vs 1.50 mm), total travel (3.30 mm vs 3.80 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 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. | 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. |
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| Name | Outemu Cream Yellow Pro | Gateron Grape Smoothie |
|---|---|---|
| Type | silent tactile | silent tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | POM |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | dust-proof | standard |
| Spring | - | 22 mm dual-stage |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | 50 g | 60 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 63 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.50 mm |
| Total travel | 3.30 mm | 3.80 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | Gateron |
| Manufacturer | Outemu | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Grape Smoothie is much more widely available, but the Outemu Cream Yellow Pro is also available in some stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Outemu Cream Yellow Pro and Gateron Grape Smoothie 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!
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