Compare Gateron Oil King Purple Silent Tactile vs Oil King Yellow Heavy Tactile Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Oil King Purple Silent Tactile and Gateron Oil King Yellow Heavy 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 55g bottom-out force 1.5mm pre-travel 3.8mm total travel Muted, Deep sound profile Silent operation	60g actuation force 70g bottom-out force 2mm pre-travel 3.4mm total travel Deep sound profile Long pole design
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:79.8 Materials:76.1 Finish:84.6	Compared with heavy tactile switches Overall / Value:79.3 Materials:74.1 Finish:88.4
Name	Name Gateron Oil King Purple Silent Tactile	Name Gateron Oil King Yellow Heavy 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 60g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 70g
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 Nylon, PA66	Top Housing Material Nylon, PA66
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Deep
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length 20mm
Spring material	Spring material Steel	Spring material 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 10g	Weight -