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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Brown 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.

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Main differences	Released in 2020 2mm pre-travel 4mm total travel PC top housing 3-Pin-pin mount High-Pitched, sound profile	Released in 2026 1.5mm pre-travel 3.8mm total travel POM top housing 5-Pin-pin mount Muted sound profile Silent operation Factory lubed
Score	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:71.7 Materials:75.6 Finish:54.9	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:89.1 Materials:89.2 Finish:84.2
Name	Name Gateron Brown Tactile	Name Gateron Oil King Light Purple Tactile Silent
Release year	Release year 2020	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Tactile	Switch type Silent Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 55g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 2mm	Pre travel 1.5mm
Total travel	Total travel 4mm	Total travel 3.8mm
Pins	Pins 3-Pin	Pins 5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect	Magnetic Hall Effect
Top Housing Material	Top Housing Material PC	Top Housing Material POM
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material Nylon	Bottom Housing Material Nylon
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile High-Pitched	Sound profile Muted
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring material	Spring material Stainless Steel	Spring material Stainless Steel
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 3g