Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile switch

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The Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile is a tactile mechanical switch with PA66 Nylon top housing, Ink bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 20 mm dual-stage black-plated spring. The tactile bump is 60g at 0.50mm. The 50g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out occurs at 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.

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Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile force curve

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile data sheet

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile sound test

Comments on Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile switches

Following the massive success of the original Oil King series, Gateron has finally expanded the lineup with the highly anticipated Oil King Heavy Tactile switch. The Oil King Heavy Tactile delivers a pronounced tactile bump paired with a firm and satisfying bottom-out. The heavier spring weight provides a substantial keypress feel, while the signature Oil King housing materials produce a deep, full-bodied sound profile that is both rich and refined – LumeKeebs.

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile switches are switches from Gateron's Oil King Series. Switches part of this series take the same housing and stem materials that made the Oil King popular and puts them into different switch types. These Oil King Heavy Tactile switches have a 60g tactile bump that begins at the top of the keypress and evens out to a linear a little over halfway down the total travel. Sound profile: Surprisingly deep for a tactile switch that has a rich and resonant tone – Divinikey.

The heavy tactile variant of the popular Oil King line – with the same Nylon PA66 top and signature Ink bottom housing that give the classic Oil King its deep, full-bodied sound. At around 65gf bottom-out and with a distinctly pronounced heavy bump, the Yellow delivers a powerful, very defined typing feel – every keystroke feels deliberate and unmistakable. Sound-wise, the switch stays pleasantly deep and substantial without ever turning shrill. A strong pick for anyone who loves heavy tactiles with that signature Oil King sound – MonacoKeys.

Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile alternatives

Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile, our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.

To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PA66 Nylon top housing, Ink bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The tactile bump being around 60g at 0.50mm. The 50g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 65g bottom-out being at around 3.20mm. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Oil King Heavy Tactile.