The Loobed Oak and Gateron Weightlessness switches are both standard MX mechanical switches of the tactile breed. They both feature POM stem material, standard stem shape, - g , - g actuation, - mm , however, they come with different top housing (POM vs Nylon), bottom housing (POM vs Nylon), spring (20 mm 59g single-stage extended stainless steel vs 22 mm double-stage), bottom-out force (55 g vs 50 g), total travel (3.50 mm vs 3.40 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 Loobed Oak is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with POM top housing, POM bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 20 mm 59g single-stage extended stainless steel spring. The 55g bottom-out occurs at 3.50mm. Lubing: Both lubed and dry options available. Designed by Dotnick + Loobed. | The Gateron Weightlessness is a tactile standard MX mechanical switch with Nylon top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard shape). It features a 22 mm double-stage spring. The actuation occurs at 2mm. The 50g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Designed by KeysMe. Manufactured by Gateron. |
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| Name | Loobed Oak | Gateron Weightlessness |
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| Type | tactile | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin | 5-pin |
| Top housing | POM | Nylon |
| Bottom housing | POM | Nylon |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Stem shape | standard | standard |
| Spring | 20 mm 59g single-stage extended stainless steel | 22 mm double-stage |
| Tactile force | - g | - g |
| Actuation | - g | - g |
| Bottom-out | 55 g | 50 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm | - mm |
| Pre-travel | - mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.50 mm | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Lubing: Both lubed and dry options available. | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | Dotnick + Loobed | KeysMe |
| Manufacturer | - | Gateron |
By tracking prices and in-stock status of 30+ well-known keyboard stores worldwide, we can state that the Loobed Oak is not available at the moment, while the Gateron Weightlessness can be found in 4 stores.
Clicking the links below take you to some notable keyboard shops offering Loobed Oak and Gateron Weightlessness 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!
Loobed Oak sound test | Gateron Weightlessness sound test |
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We are proud to announce our newest switch in collaboration with Dotnick. Dotnick is responsible for many beautiful keycap sets such as GMK Lavender, GMK Fright Club, and many more. Oak Switches are the second in the lineup of our new series of switches t | KeysMe is partnering with Gateron to launch the exclusive Weightlessness switches and bring them to the mechanical switch market. Comes with factory pre-lubed, it is designed with eye catching color to perform a new level of smoothness in each keystroke and significantly wobble less than a regular mechanical switch. With a tactile design, carefully selected components, and a light-to-moderate 50 grams of required force, these little typing cubes make each actuation melt right into the keyboard – Gateron. |
