Gateron Smoothie Silver switch
The Gateron Smoothie Silver is a linear mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). 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.

Where to buy Gateron Smoothie Silver switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Smoothie Silver 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InputGear | DE | 0.35 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.35 EUR | buy | |
| Lume Keebs | US | 2.47 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.21 EUR | buy | |
| Gateron | CN | 28.35 USD / 105 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.23 EUR | buy | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.32 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.27 EUR | buy | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 4.94 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.31 EUR | buy | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 3.51 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.35 EUR | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 4.68 USD / 18 pcs | 0.22 EUR | sold out | |
| SerpentKeys | UK | 2.66 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.31 EUR | sold out | |
| DeskHero | CA | 5.80 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.36 EUR | 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 Silver data sheet
| Name | Gateron Smoothie Silver |
|---|---|
| Type | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm double-stage extension |
| Actuation | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | - g |
| Pre-travel | 1.20 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Comments on Gateron Smoothie Silver 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.
Gateron Smoothie Silver alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Smoothie Silver, 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 linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/0gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 94% | Gateron Snow Rabbit linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Kailh BOX Aurora Ice Cream linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/0gF, 1.4/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Gateron Strawberry Smoothie linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 40/0gF, 2.0/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Kailh BOX Taro Ice Cream Pro linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 37/0gF, 1.3/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Wuque Studio WS POM+ linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/50gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | KeysMe x Gateron Mars linear, 5-pin, Nylon/POM/POK, 45/0gF, 1.2/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | HMX Lunar Stone linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 45/55gF, 2.0/3.6mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | Kailh Lunar linear, 5-pin, POM/POM/POK, 45/0gF, 1.8/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 90% | HMX Violet linear, 5-pin, PC/PA/POM, 45/0gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for linear mechanical switches possibly with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 45g actuation occuring at 1.20mm. Bottom-out being about 3.40mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Smoothie Silver.