The HMX Noire 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 (PA12 vs Nylon PA66), bottom housing (PA12 vs proprietary INK blend), spring (KOS double-stage extended vs 20 mm black plated), bottom-out force (60 g vs 65 g), total travel (3.70 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 HMX Noire is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with PA12 top housing, PA12 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a KOS double-stage extended spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Keyboard dad and Bokehbob. Manufactured by HMX. | 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 | HMX Noire | Gateron Oil King |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PA12 | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | PA12 | proprietary INK blend |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | KOS double-stage extended | 20 mm black plated |
| Actuation | 55 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.70 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Mixed GPL105&GPL205 on leaf spring, stem feet, and bottom housing rails. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Keyboard dad and Bokehbob | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the HMX Noire is not available at the moment, while the Gateron Oil King can be found in 21 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!
HMX Noire force curve | Gateron Oil King force curve |
No HMX Noire force curve available. |
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Comments on HMX Noire switches | Comments on Gateron Oil King switches |
From the designers: the HMX Noire switch is a mix between the HMX Xinhai and HMX Cheese, which are two of our favorite HMX switches. Expect a nice loud HMX clack sound signature with HMX’s outstanding factory lube – unikeys. | No comments on Gateron Oil King switches. |
