Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie
The Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie is a full-POM tactile switch with a 55g rounded bump, factory lube and a deep, muted sound. Specs, feel and verdict.
How it feels
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How it sounds
Frequently asked
Is the Gateron POM Chocolate Smoothie a tactile or linear switch?
It's a tactile switch. Despite the smooth, dessert-themed naming of the Smoothie family, the Chocolate variant uses a rounded 55g tactile bump near the top of the stroke rather than a clean linear glide.
Does the Chocolate Smoothie need lube?
No. It ships factory lubed and the full-POM construction is already buttery, so most builders run it stock. A light hand-lube on the springs can quiet ping if you're chasing absolute silence, but it isn't necessary.
What makes the full-POM housing different?
POM is naturally self-lubricating and acoustically softer than nylon or polycarbonate, so the switch sounds deeper and more muted with very little high-pitched clack — a big part of the "creamy" character.
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