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Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile VS Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile

We are comparing the Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile (Gateron) with the Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile (Gateron). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 6, 2026

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile

Gateron

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile
VS
Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile

Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile

Gateron

Overall Comparison

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile: 50.15% Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile: 49.85%
Overall: Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile Wins
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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile AND Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile

Here’s how Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile and Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile: 4 advantages Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile: 3 advantages

Published advantages for Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile

4
  • Higher Tactile Profile score (75 vs 65)
  • Higher Build Profile score (86 vs 80)
  • Shorter total travel (3.4 mm vs 3.8 mm)
  • Higher rated lifespan (80 M cycles vs 60 M cycles)

Published advantages for Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile

3
  • Shorter pre-travel (1.5 ± 0.5 mm vs 2 ± 0.6 mm)
  • Lighter operating force (55 ± 15 gf vs 60 ± 15 gf)
  • Includes silent dampeners for quiet operation

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile AND Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile

Choose a profile to compare the specifications that matter for that use case. Highlighted advantages change with the selected profile and do not represent an overall quality verdict.

Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.

Specification Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile
General Information
Switch Name: Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile
Brand: Gateron Gateron
Manufacturer: Gateron Gateron
Series: Oil King Oil King
Variant Color: Yellow Stem Purple Stem
Release Date: August 25, 2026 August 25, 2026
Switch Type: Mechanical Mechanical
Feel Type: Tactile Silent Tactile
Switch Form Factor: MX MX
Mount Type: PCB Mount PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force: 60 ± 15 gf 55 ± 15 gf
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.6 mm 1.5 ± 0.5 mm
Total Travel: 3.4 mm 3.8 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
Analog Input:
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level: Medium Low
Sound Profile: Thocky Muted
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material: Nylon Nylon
Bottom Housing Material: Ink Housing Material Ink Housing Material
Stem Material: POM POM
Stem Shape: MX Cross MX Cross
Spring Type: Dual-stage Dual-stage
Spring Length: 20 mm 20 mm
Contact Material: Gold-plated alloy Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details: Factory automated lubrication on rails and spring Factory automated lubrication on rails and silencing pads
Housing Transparency: Opaque Opaque
Light Diffuser:
Rated Lifespan: 80 M cycles 60 M cycles
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count: 5 5
MX Keycap Compatible:
Hot-swap Compatible:
SMD LED Compatible:
Through-hole LED Support:

Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.

Release Timeline of Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile and Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile
Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile
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Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile
Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile and Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile were released on the same day.

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