The Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC 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, however, they come with different top housing (modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) vs Nylon PA66), bottom housing (modified PA66 vs proprietary INK blend), spring (18 mm KOS single-stage extended vs 20 mm black plated), actuation (52 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (60 g vs 65 g), total travel (3.90 mm vs 4 mm). That said, they are not too 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 Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) top housing, modified PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 18 mm KOS single-stage extended spring. The 52g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 60g bottom-out occurs at 3.90mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by Siliworks. 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 | Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC | Gateron Oil King |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | modified PA66 (with texture for MORE scratchiness) | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | modified PA66 | proprietary INK blend |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 18 mm KOS single-stage extended | 20 mm black plated |
| Actuation | 52 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 60 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.90 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! Sonja HC switches are lubed using the same method as Snow Crash switches; only the leaves and springs are factory-lubed. Leaves are lubed with a thin coat of 205g0 and 105g0 mix, and springs are lubed with dry-film. The stem, bottom housing, and top housing are all dry. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Siliworks | - |
| Manufacturer | HMX | 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 Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC is also available in several stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC 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!
Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC force curve | Gateron Oil King force curve |
No Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC force curve available. |
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Comments on Siliworks X HMX Sonja HC switches | Comments on Gateron Oil King switches |
The HMX Sonja HC switch, or you can call them the Sonja Hardcore version, comes with customized stem and housing for a nostalgic rail bottom-out and scratchy feeling. Consider these a more OG version of the Sonja switches. If you like Sonja but want something that's even scratchier with a heavier spring, Sonja HC is your go-to choice – Unikeys. | No comments on Gateron Oil King switches. |
