Gateron Smoothie Silver 45g

Quick Summary

The Gateron Smoothie Silver 45g is a light, factory-lubed speed linear built on a full POM housing and POM stem. The shortened 1.2mm pre-travel and 3.4mm total travel make it fast to trigger and quick to reset, while the creamy POM-on-POM sound is the real draw of the Smoothie line. It’s a strong pick for gamers and fast typists who want low resistance and a soft, rounded acoustic without doing any modding.

Specs and Feel

This is a true speed linear: actuation lands early at 1.2mm and the stem bottoms out at 3.4mm, so the whole keystroke feels compressed and snappy compared with a standard 2.0/4.0mm linear. The 45g double-stage spring keeps the press feather-light up top with a touch more push toward the bottom, giving a clean, consistent linear glide with no tactile bump. POM top and bottom housings paired with a POM stem produce the characteristic “smoothie” sound: deep, muted and creamy rather than clacky. Stock smoothness is good thanks to the factory lube, with only minor scratch on faster presses. Stem wobble is low and well-controlled for a speed stem, which is reassuring since short-travel switches tend to expose wobble more.

Tuning

These don’t need much. The factory lube already handles most of the friction, so the main optional tweak is a light spring lube to quiet any faint stock ping. Films are largely unnecessary given the tight POM housing tolerances. Fit them only if you’re already disassembling for a deeper clack.

Verdict

Buy these if you want a light, fast linear with a warm, creamy signature straight out of the package. They’re an easy recommendation for gaming-leaning builds and quick typists who like a short actuation. Skip them if you prefer heavier springs, full 4mm travel, or a brighter, more aggressive sound. For a low-effort, good-sounding speed switch, the Smoothie Silver is a satisfying, no-fuss choice.