The Cherry Nixie 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, 4 mm total travel, however, they come with different top housing (Nylon vs Nylon PA66), bottom housing (Nylon vs proprietary INK blend), spring (gold-plated vs 20 mm black plated), actuation (63.5 g vs 55 g), bottom-out force (80 g vs 65 g). 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 Cherry Nixie is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a gold-plated spring. The 63.5g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 80g 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 Nixie | 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 | gold-plated | 20 mm black plated |
| Actuation | 63.5 g | 55 g |
| Bottom-out | 80 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 Nixie is also available in several stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Cherry Nixie 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 Nixie force curve | Gateron Oil King force curve |
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Cherry Nixie sound test | Gateron Oil King sound test |
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Comments on Cherry Nixie switches | Comments on Gateron Oil King switches |
The Cherry Nixies are revered classics within the keyboard community, known for their substantial heft and textured typing experience. Incorporating the updated materials and springs from Cherry's recent MX2A update, these switches blend tradition with modern innovation – Milktooth. | No comments on Gateron Oil King switches. |
