Gateron Mint Smoothie
Gateron Mint Smoothie review: a fully POM silent linear with stem-rail mute pads, 45g actuation and a smooth, muffled bottom-out straight from the box.
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How it sounds
mutedFrequently asked
Are the Gateron Mint Smoothie switches silent?
Yes. They use mute pads on the stem rails to dampen both the bottom-out and the upstroke, so they read as quiet rather than fully silent — the sharp click-clack of a standard linear is gone, leaving a soft, muffled thud.
Do the Mint Smoothies come pre-lubed?
They ship factory-lubed and feel smooth out of the box. The full-POM construction is naturally self-lubricating, so most people run them stock without any extra work.
What makes a fully POM switch different?
A POM top housing, bottom housing and stem give the switch a warm, rounded sound signature and a slick, low-friction stroke. It is a softer, less clacky character than the usual nylon-and-polycarbonate mix.
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