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Compare Cherry MX Purple Tactile vs Gateron Oil King Light Purple Tactile Silent Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX Purple Tactile and Gateron Oil King Light Purple Tactile Silent 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.

81
Cherry MX Purple Tactile 10 pack
89
Gateron Oil King Light Purple Tactile Silent

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  • Released in 2025
  • 35g actuation force
  • 2mm pre-travel
  • 4mm total travel
  • Nylon top housing
  • Clacky, Muted sound profile
  • Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated spring material
  • Released in 2026
  • 55g actuation force
  • 1.5mm pre-travel
  • 3.8mm total travel
  • POM top housing
  • Muted sound profile
  • Standard spring
  • Stainless Steel spring material

Compared with silent switches

  • Overall / Value:80.5
  • Materials:76.6
  • Finish:84.2

Compared with silent switches

  • Overall / Value:89.1
  • Materials:89.2
  • Finish:84.2
Name
Cherry MX Purple Tactile
Name
Gateron Oil King Light Purple Tactile Silent
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch type
Silent Tactile
Switch type
Silent Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
35g
Actuation force
55g
Bottom out force
55g
Bottom out force
55g
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
1.5mm
Total travel
4mm
Total travel
3.8mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Top Housing Material
POM
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Clacky
Sound profile
Muted
Spring type
-
Spring type
Standard
Spring material
Stainless Steel, Gold-Plated
Spring material
Stainless Steel
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
3g
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