Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile is a silent tactile mechanical switch from Gateron released in May 2026 with a 55 gf operating force and 1.5 mm pre-travel, 3.8 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 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
May 2026
Available
Mechanical
Silent Tactile
MX
PCB Mount
55 ± 15 gf
60 gf
60 gf
1.5 ± 0.5 mm
3.8 ± 0.2 mm
1.40 mm
0.50 mm
No
No
No
No
Silent Tactile
MX Cross
Yes
Low
Muted
PA66
Macromolecule material
POM
Two-stage
20.00 mm
60 gf
Opaque
Factory automated lubrication on rails and silencing pads
No
Yes
At least 60 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated alloy
Editor's Note: Silent tactile switches often suffer from a mushy landing, but the Oil King Silent Tactile avoids this trap by using firm integrated damping rings and a shortened 1.5 mm pre-travel. The tactile event is distinctly felt upfront before settling smoothly onto the dampeners. Its thick nylon top and Ink base soak up internal echoes, generating a muted, library-friendly acoustic profile that remains satisfyingly tactile for day-long office typing sessions.
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 1.50 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 3.80 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile lists tactile force: 60 gf, tactile position: 0.50 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
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 At least 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: PA66, bottom housing: Macromolecule material, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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