Gateron Smoothie
Linear Gateron
The Gateron Smoothie is a full-POM 40g linear with a 22mm dual-stage spring that delivers a soft, muted keystroke at a very friendly price.
Gateron Smoothie specs
| Type | Linear |
|---|---|
| Actuation force | 40g |
| Bottom-out force | n/a |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.6 mm |
| Stem | POM |
| Top housing | POM |
| Bottom housing | POM |
| Spring | dual-stage |
| Factory lube | light |
| Pins | 5-pin |
| Typical price | $0.35 / switch |
| Sound profile | soft, muted |
| Released | 2024 |
Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Switches similar to the Gateron Smoothie
Kailh Box Cream Linear The Kailh Box Cream is a light full-POM linear in the dustproof Box format whose self-lubricating housing breaks in toward a deep, thocky sound. Gateron Oil King Linear The Gateron Oil King is a heavily factory-lubed 55g linear that combines a nylon top with Gateron's INK bottom housing for a deep, oily thock straight out of the box.
Which keyboards can use it?
Any hot-swap board with standard MX sockets accepts the Gateron Smoothie (5-pin: check that your plate or PCB supports 5-pin, or clip the legs). Use compare boards side by side to shortlist hot-swap boards that fit your budget and size, or browse the keyboard database.