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Compare Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile vs Type R Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile and Gateron Type R 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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Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile
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Gateron Type R Tactile

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  • Released in 2026
  • 50g bottom-out force
  • 1.5mm pre-travel
  • 3.8mm total travel
  • Nylon top housing
  • Muted sound profile
  • Silent operation
  • Released in 2025
  • 60g bottom-out force
  • 2.2mm pre-travel
  • 3mm total travel
  • Nylon, PA66 top housing
  • Nylon, PA66 bottom housing
  • , High-Pitched, Deep sound profile
  • Steel spring material

Compared with silent switches

  • Overall / Value:79.6
  • Materials:76.8
  • Finish:84.3

Compared with medium tactile switches

  • Overall / Value:79.9
  • Materials:75.4
  • Finish:84.8
Name
Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile
Name
Gateron Type R Tactile
Release year
2026
Release year
2025
Switch type
Silent Tactile
Switch type
Tactile
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
55g
Actuation force
55g
Bottom out force
50g
Bottom out force
60g
Pre travel
1.5mm
Pre travel
2.2mm
Total travel
3.8mm
Total travel
3mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Top Housing Material
Nylon, PA66
Bottom Housing Material
-
Bottom Housing Material
Nylon, PA66
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Muted
Sound profile
-
Spring type
Double-Stage
Spring type
Double-Stage
Spring length
22mm
Spring length
22mm
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
Spring material
-
Spring material
Steel
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