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Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 VS Gateron Oil King

We are comparing the Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 (Keygeek) with the Gateron Oil King (Gateron). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 4, 2026

Keygeek Blue Cheese V2

Keygeek

Keygeek Blue Cheese V2
VS
Gateron Oil King

Gateron Oil King

Gateron

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Overall Comparison

Keygeek Blue Cheese V2: 56.59% Gateron Oil King: 43.41%
Overall: Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 Wins
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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 AND Gateron Oil King

Here’s how Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 and Gateron Oil King differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Keygeek Blue Cheese V2: 4 advantages

Published advantages for Keygeek Blue Cheese V2

4
  • Higher Gaming Profile score (62 vs 56)
  • Shorter total travel (3.8 ± 0.3 mm vs 4 mm)
  • Lighter operating force (40 ± 5 gf vs 55 ± 5 gf)
  • Lighter bottom-out force (52 ± 5 gf vs 80 gf)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 AND Gateron Oil King

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 Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 Gateron Oil King
General Information
Switch Name: Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 Gateron Oil King
Brand: Keygeek Gateron
Manufacturer: Keygeek Gateron
Series: Cheese Series Oil King
Variant Color: Pastel Blue Housing with Cream Stem All Black
Release Date: April 2024 January 2022
Switch Type: Mechanical Mechanical
Feel Type: Linear Linear
Switch Form Factor: MX MX
Mount Type: PCB Mount PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force: 40 ± 5 gf 55 ± 5 gf
Bottom-out Force: 52 ± 5 gf 80 gf
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.3 mm 2 mm
Total Travel: 3.8 ± 0.3 mm 4 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
—
Analog Input:
—
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level: — Medium
Sound Profile: — Thocky
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material: Custom blended polymer Nylon
Bottom Housing Material: Modified Nylon Ink Housing Material
Stem Material: Modified POM POM
Stem Shape: — MX Cross
Spring Type: Extended single-stage spring Single-stage
Spring Length: 20 mm 20 mm
Contact Material: Gold-plated alloy Gold contact
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details: — Automated factory wet lubrication on rails, stem, and spring
Housing Transparency: — Opaque
Light Diffuser:
—
Rated Lifespan: — At least 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 Keygeek Blue Cheese V2 and Gateron Oil King

Gateron Oil King
Gateron Oil King
821 days
Keygeek Blue Cheese V2
Keygeek Blue Cheese V2

Gateron Oil King was released 2 years, 3 months earlier than Keygeek Blue Cheese V2.

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