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

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Gateron Oil King Purple Silent Tactile and HMX Hydra 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 Nylon, PA66 top housing Muted, Deep sound profile 20mm spring Silent operation	50g actuation force 58g bottom-out force 2.3mm pre-travel 3.1mm total travel PC top housing Clacky sound profile 22mm spring Long pole design
Score	Compared with silent switches Overall / Value:80.0 Materials:76.6 Finish:84.2	Compared with medium tactile switches Overall / Value:79.5 Materials:75.6 Finish:84.8
Name	Name Gateron Oil King Purple Silent Tactile	Name HMX Hydra 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 50g
Bottom out force	Bottom out force 55g	Bottom out force 58g
Pre travel	Pre travel 1.5mm	Pre travel 2.3mm
Total travel	Total travel 3.8mm	Total travel 3.1mm
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 PC
Bottom Housing Material	Bottom Housing Material -	Bottom Housing Material -
Stem Material	Stem Material POM	Stem Material POM
Sound profile	Sound profile Muted	Sound profile Clacky
Spring type	Spring type Standard	Spring type Standard
Spring length	Spring length 20mm	Spring length 22mm
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 -