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Compare Gateron Oil King Linear vs Input Gear Tropical Waters V3 Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Oil King Linear and Input Gear Tropical Waters V3 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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Gateron Oil King Linear
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Tropical Water V3

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  • Released in 2022
  • 55g actuation force
  • 80g bottom-out force
  • 4mm total travel
  • PC, Nylon, PA66 top housing
  • Deep, Thocky, Muted, sound profile
  • Standard, Long spring
  • Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel spring material
  • Released in 2025
  • 60g actuation force
  • 3.5mm total travel
  • PC top housing
  • Deep sound profile
  • Standard spring

Compared with medium linear switches

  • Overall / Value:82.7
  • Materials:76.5
  • Finish:83.9

Compared with heavy linear switches

  • Overall / Value:80.8
  • Materials:76.9
  • Finish:86.2
Name
Gateron Oil King Linear
Name
Input Gear Tropical Waters V3 Linear
Release year
2022
Release year
2025
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
55g
Actuation force
60g
Bottom out force
80g
Bottom out force
-
Pre travel
2mm
Pre travel
2mm
Total travel
4mm
Total travel
3.5mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
PC, Nylon, PA66
Top Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Deep
Sound profile
Deep
Spring type
Standard, Long
Spring type
Standard
Spring length
20mm
Spring length
20mm
Spring material
Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel
Spring material
-
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
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