Gateron Smoothie switch
The Gateron Smoothie is a linear mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. Bottom-out is at 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.

Where to buy Gateron Smoothie switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Smoothie switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StacksKB | IN | 230.00 INR / 10 pcs | 0.24 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 4.68 USD / 18 pcs | 0.26 USD | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.47 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.25 USD | buy | |
| ktechs | SG | 3.61 SGD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.28 USD | buy | |
| DIYKEY | CN | 0.27 USD / 1 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| Gateron | CN | 28.35 USD / 105 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| KBDFans | CN | 3.00 USD / 10 pcs | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| Keysme | CN | 9.45 USD / 35 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.27 USD | buy | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 5.40 USD / 18 pcs | 0.30 USD | buy | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.29 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.29 USD | buy | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 2.66 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.36 USD | buy | |
| ONEofZERO | CA | 19.00 CAD / 35 pcs | 0.39 USD | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.51 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.41 USD | buy | |
| Mechboards | UK | 3.09 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 3.09 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.42 USD | buy | |
| DeskHero | CA | 5.80 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.42 USD | sold out |
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 data sheet
| Name | Gateron Smoothie |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm double-stage |
| Actuation | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | - g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Comments on Gateron Smoothie switches
The switch boasts a construction entirely made from Full POM (Polyoxymethylene) material. This choice not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also contributes to a silky smooth, light, and soft feeling with every keystroke – Gateron.
Gateron Smoothie alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Smoothie, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96% | Gateron Sea Salt Smoothie linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 48/0gF, 2.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 96% | Gateron Smoothie Silver linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/0gF, 1.2/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron Snow Rabbit linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron Strawberry Smoothie linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Kailh BOX Aurora Ice Cream linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/0gF, 1.4/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | FEKER White Marble V3 linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 42/47gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Wuque Studio WS POM+ linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron G Pro 3.0 Red linear, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Lunar Stone linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Kailh BOX Taro Ice Cream Pro linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 37/0gF, 1.3/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Kailh Cocoa linear, 5-pin, POM/PA66 (thickened injection-molded)/POM (DuPont), 45/0gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 40g actuation occuring at 2mm. Bottom-out being about 3.60mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Smoothie.