Compare Cherry MX2A Brown Tactile vs Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Brown Tactile and Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile 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 2024 55g actuation force 55g bottom-out force 4mm total travel Muted sound profile Stainless Steel spring material	Released in 2026 60g actuation force 60g bottom-out force 3.4mm total travel Nylon top housing POM stem Deep sound profile Double-Stage spring 22mm spring Long pole design Double stage spring
Score	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:63.1 Materials:49.9 Finish:84.8	Compared with heavy tactile switches Overall / Value:79.4 Materials:74.2 Finish:87.8
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Brown Tactile	Name Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 60g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material -	Top Housing Material Nylon
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material -	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Deep
Spring type	Spring type -	Spring type Double-Stage
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material -
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 0.6g
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 22mm