Gateron Smoothie

Linear Gateron

Gateron Smoothie switch
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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Spec fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

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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.

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