The Gateron Smoothie Silver 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, standard stem shape, 45 g actuation, however, they come with different spring (22 mm double-stage extension vs KOS single-stage extended), pre-travel (1.20 mm vs 2 mm), total travel (3.40 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 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. | 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 Smoothie Silver | HMX Lunar Stone |
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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 | 22 mm double-stage extension | KOS single-stage extended |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 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 Smoothie Silver can be found in 5 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!
Gateron Smoothie Silver sound test | HMX Lunar Stone sound test |
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Comments on Gateron Smoothie Silver switches | Comments on HMX Lunar Stone switches |
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. | 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. |
