The Gateron Smoothie Silver 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, 45 g actuation, however, they come with different spring (22 mm double-stage extension vs 22 mm double-stage), 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 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 Smoothie Silver | 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 | 22 mm double-stage extension | 22 mm double-stage |
| Actuation | 45 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g | 50 g |
| Pre-travel | 1.20 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 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 Smoothie Silver is much more widely available, but the Wuque Studio WS POM+ is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Smoothie Silver and Wuque Studio WS POM+ 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!
Comments on Gateron Smoothie Silver switches | Comments on Wuque Studio WS POM+ 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. | No comments on Wuque Studio WS POM+ switches. |
