Compare Cherry MX2A Red Linear vs Gateron Oil King Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Cherry MX2A Red Linear and Gateron Oil King 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 2024 45g actuation force 60g bottom-out force Nylon bottom housing Muted, Creamy sound profile	Released in 2022 55g actuation force 80g bottom-out force Nylon, POM, POK bottom housing Deep, Thocky, Muted sound profile Long pole design
Name	Name Cherry MX2A Red Linear	Name Gateron Oil King Linear
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2022
Switch type	Switch type Silent Linear	Switch type Silent Linear
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 45g	Actuation force 55g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 60g	Bottom out force 80g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 4mm
Pins	Pins 5-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Deep
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
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 45g	Weight 20g