Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile is a silent tactile mechanical switch from Gateron released in August 2026 with a 55 gf operating force and 1.5 mm pre-travel, 3.8 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of 60 million keystrokes.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
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.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile
Gateron
Gateron
Oil King
Purple Stem
August 25, 2026
Mechanical
Silent Tactile
MX
PCB Mount
55 ± 15 gf
1.5 ± 0.5 mm
3.8 mm
No
No
No
No
MX Cross
Yes
Low
Muted
Nylon
Ink Housing Material
POM
Dual-stage
20.00 mm
Opaque
Factory automated lubrication on rails and silencing pads
No
Yes
60 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gold-plated alloy
The Silent Tactile edition of the Oil King line combines Gateron Ink-blend housing with precision TPE dampening pads. Sound tests show that impact noise and upstroke clatter are substantially reduced, leaving a soft, cushioned, quiet thud. The tactile bump remains distinct and crisp, avoiding the gummy feel often found in budget silent switches. Carefully applied factory lubrication allows the stem to move smoothly along the rails with no chalky resistance. It is a well-balanced choice for office workers and programmers who want clear tactile confirmation without acoustic noise.
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 Oil King Silent Tactile is a Mechanical switch from Gateron with a Silent Tactile feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile has an operating force of 55 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile has a pre-travel of 1.5 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile has a total travel distance of 3.8 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile 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 Oil King Silent Tactile 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 Oil King Silent Tactile include sound profile: Muted, sound level: Low. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile is rated for 60 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile lists top housing: Nylon, bottom housing: Ink Housing Material, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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