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The Cherry MX2A Black and Gateron Oil King switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs Nylon PA66), bottom housing (Nylon vs proprietary INK blend), spring (updated, barrel-shaped, stainless steel vs 20 mm black plated), actuation (60 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (90 g vs 65 g). That said, they are only slightly similar. Let's check out this side-by-side specs rundawn with details, availability -- and even current prices -- to figure out which one fits you the best!
The Cherry MX2A Black is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a updated, barrel-shaped, stainless steel spring. The 60g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 90g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Cherry. | The Gateron Oil King is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, proprietary INK blend bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm black plated spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 4mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Cherry MX2A Black | Gateron Oil King |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Nylon | proprietary INK blend |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | updated, barrel-shaped, stainless steel | 20 mm black plated |
| Actuation | 60 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 90 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! High-precision ring lubrication applied to bottom housing. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Cherry | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Gateron Oil King is much more widely available, but the Cherry MX2A Black is also available in several stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX2A Black and Gateron Oil King switches. When accepted, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Cherry MX2A Black force curve | Gateron Oil King force curve |
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CHERRY Gold Crosspoint contact concept and the unprecedented production quality "Made in Germany" are unique. The MX2A series introduces a new level typing experience, setting a new standard for mechanical key switches – Cherry. | No comments on Gateron Oil King switches. |
