Compare Input Gear BuiltByNim BBN Linear vs Gateron Oil King Silent Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Input Gear BuiltByNim BBN Linear and Gateron Oil King Silent Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 63.5g actuation force 63.5g bottom-out force 3.5mm pre-travel 3.5mm total travel PC bottom housing Thocky, Deep sound profile	Released in 2026 45g actuation force 52g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.8mm total travel Muted sound profile 22mm spring Silent operation Factory lubed
Score	Compared with heavy linear switches Overall / Value:72.8 Materials:76.9 Finish:59.2	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:79.5 Materials:76.6 Finish:84.2
Name	Name Input Gear BuiltByNim BBN Linear	Name Gateron Oil King Silent Linear
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Linear	Switch type Silent Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 63.5g	Actuation force 45g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 63.5g	Bottom out force 52g
Pre travel	Pre travel 3.5mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.5mm	Total travel 3.8mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material Nylon	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material PC	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Thocky	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type Double-Stage	Spring type Double-Stage
Double stage	Double stage	Double stage
Long pole	Long pole	Long pole
Dust proof	Dust proof	Dust proof
Water resistant	Water resistant	Water resistant
Weight	Weight -	Weight -
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 22mm