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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Oil King Light Purple Tactile Silent and HMX Valerian 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	55g actuation force 1.5mm pre-travel 3.8mm total travel Muted sound profile Stainless Steel spring material Silent operation	48g actuation force 2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel 22mm spring
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:89.1 Materials:89.2 Finish:84.2	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:87.6 Materials:88.0 Finish:84.8
Name	Name Gateron Oil King Light Purple Tactile Silent	Name HMX Valerian Tactile
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2026
Switch type	Switch type Silent Tactile	Switch type Tactile
Factory lubed	Factory lubed	Factory lubed
Profile	Profile Standard profile	Profile Standard profile
Actuation force	Actuation force 55g	Actuation force 48g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 55g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.5mm	Pre travel 2mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.8mm	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 POM	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 Muted	Sound profile -
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
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 3g	Weight 48g
Spring length	Spring length -	Spring length 22mm