The Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange 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, 65 g bottom-out force, 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 (barrel-shaped stainless steel vs 20 mm black plated). That said, they are very 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 "Hirose" Orange is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a barrel-shaped stainless steel spring. The 55g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g 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 "Hirose" Orange | 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 | barrel-shaped stainless steel | 20 mm black plated |
| Actuation | 55 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 65 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 4 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | 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 "Hirose" Orange is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry MX2A "Hirose" Orange 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 "Hirose" Orange force curve | Gateron Oil King force curve |
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New switch inspired by the classical Hirose orange switch. The CHERRY MX Orange is another edition to CHERRY’s line-up of community switches. The original switch had been manufactured by CHERRY’s Japanese partner Hirose, became a rare collector’s item today and has been in demand by the enthusiast community for a long time. This reissue of an old classic holds all the improvements of the MX2A generation to revive this legendary key switch in a modern approach – Cherry. | No comments on Gateron Oil King switches. |
