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LINEAR · 45g
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Gateron Smoothie Silver 45g

The Gateron Smoothie Silver 45g is a light, factory-lubed speed linear with short 1.2mm pre-travel and a creamy POM sound. Specs, feel and verdict.

45g
Actuation
1.2mm pre-travel
3.4mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating

How it feels

Smoothness silky → scratchy 8.0

How it sounds

medium-thocky
Profile medium-thocky
Noise level
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

Is the Gateron Smoothie Silver a speed switch?

Yes. The Silver is the speed-linear variant of the Smoothie line, with a shortened 1.2mm pre-travel and 3.4mm total travel. The reduced actuation point makes it noticeably quicker to trigger than a standard 2.0mm linear.

Does the Smoothie Silver need lubing?

It ships factory lubed and feels smooth out of the box, so most people can skip it. A light hand-lube on the springs only helps if you want to chase out the faint stock ping; the sliders themselves don't really need it.

Who is the 45g spring weight best for?

The light 45g actuation suits fast typists and gamers who want minimal resistance and quick rebound. If you bottom out hard or want more deliberate keystrokes, a heavier linear will feel more controlled.

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