The Gateron Oil King and WingTree Yuying Linear switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the linear breed. They both feature Nylon PA66 top housing, POM stem material, standard stem shape, 2 mm pre-travel, however, they come with different bottom housing (proprietary INK blend vs Nylon PA66), actuation (55 g vs 40 g), bottom-out force (65 g vs 55 g), total travel (4 mm vs 3.70 mm). That said, they are moderately 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 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. | The WingTree Yuying Linear is a linear standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon PA66 top housing, Nylon PA66 bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). The 40g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.70mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by WingTree. Manufactured by WingTree. |
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| Name | Gateron Oil King | WingTree Yuying Linear |
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| Type | linear | linear |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | Nylon PA66 | Nylon PA66 |
| Bottom housing | proprietary INK blend | Nylon PA66 |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm black plated | - |
| Actuation | 55 g | 40 g |
| Bottom-out | 65 g | 55 g |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.70 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | - | WingTree |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | WingTree |
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 WingTree Yuying Linear is also available in stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Oil King and WingTree Yuying Linear 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!
Gateron Oil King force curve | WingTree Yuying Linear force curve |
| No WingTree Yuying Linear force curve available. |
Comments on Gateron Oil King switches | Comments on WingTree Yuying Linear switches |
No comments on Gateron Oil King switches. | The Yuying linear switch is a classic, durable, and unique linear switch from WingTree. Its 3.7mm travel distance and 55g bottom-out spring weight would meet most people's requirements for a daily driving linear switch. With a satisfying key press and a moderate travel distance, the Yuying switch is great for all types of duties, such as working and gaming. Yuying is not just about practicality, it's smooth travel and pleasant typing sound make the user experience joyful and pleasing – Unikeys. |
