The Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile and HMX Longjing S switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature PA66 Nylon top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (Ink vs PA66 Nylon), spring (20 mm dual-stage black-plated vs 22 mm single-stage extended KOS), actuation (50 g vs 45 g), bottom-out force (65 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.20 mm vs 3.70 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 Oil King Heavy Tactile is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, Ink bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm dual-stage black-plated spring. The tactile bump is 60g at 0.50mm. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron. | The HMX Longjing S is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, PA66 Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm single-stage extended KOS spring. The 45g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WJBY. Manufactured by HMX. |
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| Name | Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile | HMX Longjing S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA66 Nylon | PA66 Nylon |
| Bottom housing | Ink | PA66 Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm dual-stage black-plated | 22 mm single-stage extended KOS |
| Tactile force | 60 g | - g |
| Actuation | 50 g | 45 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | 0.50 mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.20 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! Stem legs and stem sliders are covered with a very thin coat of 205g0. The spring and leaf are lubed with dry film. Everything else is dry. There is no lube in the bottom housing or anywhere near the stem pole. |
| Designer | - | WJBY |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | HMX |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Longjing S is much more widely available, but the Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile is also available in stores.
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Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile force curve | HMX Longjing S force curve |
| No HMX Longjing S force curve available. |
Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile sound test | HMX Longjing S sound test |
Comments on Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile switches | Comments on HMX Longjing S switches |
Following the massive success of the original Oil King series, Gateron has finally expanded the lineup with the highly anticipated Oil King Heavy Tactile switch. The Oil King Heavy Tactile delivers a pronounced tactile bump paired with a firm and satisfying bottom-out. The heavier spring weight provides a substantial keypress feel, while the signature Oil King housing materials produce a deep, full-bodied sound profile that is both rich and refined – LumeKeebs. Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile switches are switches from Gateron's Oil King Series. Switches part of this series take the same housing and stem materials that made the Oil King popular and puts them into different switch types. These Oil King Heavy Tactile switches have a 60g tactile bump that begins at the top of the keypress and evens out to a linear a little over halfway down the total travel. Sound profile: Surprisingly deep for a tactile switch that has a rich and resonant tone – Divinikey. The heavy tactile variant of the popular Oil King line – with the same Nylon PA66 top and signature Ink bottom housing that give the classic Oil King its deep, full-bodied sound. At around 65gf bottom-out and with a distinctly pronounced heavy bump, the Yellow delivers a powerful, very defined typing feel – every keystroke feels deliberate and unmistakable. Sound-wise, the switch stays pleasantly deep and substantial without ever turning shrill. A strong pick for anyone who loves heavy tactiles with that signature Oil King sound – MonacoKeys. | The HMX Longjing S tactile switch is the successor of the Gateron Longjing tactile switches. Material-wise, these two switches don't differ much, but HMX's light tactile molds make them feel and sound drastically different. Longjing S tactile switch is similar to the HMX K01 tactile switch, which delivers a mid-clacky bottom-out sound; The tactile bump is on the smaller side and similar in size to the Cherry Brown switches – Unikeys. If you're a fan of HMX K01, you'll like these too… primarily because they're pretty much a recolor. Made with a PA66 top/bottom paired with a POM stem. The tactile bump is very light with these, similar to what you would feel with Cherry Browns. Sound wise, very similar if not identical to K01. A clean, crisp clacky sound profile that isn't too loud. No ping, crunching, or any other weird noises. These are some of the best light tactiles HMX offers. Right up there with Yamatake and Valerians. I would highly recommend! – @keyboard_dad. The HMX LongJing Tea S Tactile Switch is the next evolution of the classic Gateron Longjing tactile switches. With HMX’s new tactile molds give the Longjing S a noticeably different feel and sound – LumeKeebs. |
