Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent is a silent linear mechanical switch from Gateron released in April 2026 with a 45 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel, 3.8 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 80 million keystrokes.
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Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
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Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent
Gateron
Gateron
Smoothie
Pastel Pink
April 2, 2026
Available
Mechanical
Silent Linear
MX
PCB Mount
45 ± 15 gf
55 gf
2 ± 0.6 mm
3.8 ± 0.2 mm
1.80 mm
No
No
No
No
Silent Linear
MX Cross
Yes
Low
Muted
POM
POM
POM
Two-stage
22.00 mm
55 gf
Opaque
Factory pre-lubed on full POM housing rails and damping pads
Yes
Yes
At least 80 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated alloy
Editor's Note: Combining the naturally slick glide of self-lubricating POM plastics with dual-sided stem silicone dampeners, the Smoothie Pink Silent switch offers a whisper-quiet keystroke without the rubbery mush common to budget silent options. Its two-stage 22 mm spring prevents sticky resets on rapid typing runs. The included light pipe diffuses backlighting cleanly, making it an exceptional choice for creators who type during live streaming or voice calls.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent is a Mechanical switch from Gateron with a Silent Linear feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent has an operating force of 45 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent has a pre-travel of 2.00 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent has a total travel distance of 3.80 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent is listed as factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
Available sound-related specs for the Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent include sound profile: Muted, sound level: Low. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent is rated for At least 80 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The Gateron Smoothie Pink Silent lists top housing: POM, bottom housing: POM, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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