The Gateron Luciola and Gateron Oil King switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, 55 g actuation, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different top housing (Ink vs Nylon PA66), bottom housing (Ink vs proprietary INK blend), spring (22 mm black-plated double-stage vs 20 mm black plated), bottom-out force (60 g vs 65 g), total travel (3.60 mm vs 4 mm). 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 Gateron Luciola is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Ink top housing, Ink bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm black-plated double-stage spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.60mm. Luminescent housing. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | 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 | Gateron Luciola | Gateron Oil King |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Ink | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | Ink | proprietary INK blend |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 22 mm black-plated double-stage | 20 mm black plated |
| Actuation | 55 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.60 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | - |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | 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 Gateron Luciola is also available in several stores.
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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!
Gateron Luciola force curve | Gateron Oil King force curve |
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Comments on Gateron Luciola switches | Comments on Gateron Oil King switches |
The Gateron Luciola switch is a linear switch with a housing made of a luminescent material that glows for a certain period of time even in dark places. This switch uses the same Ink V2 mold and material, but is pre-lubed via automatic equipment, and it sending out light green glow in the night – Coffeekeys. | No comments on Gateron Oil King switches. |
