Gateron Oil King Silent Linear

Manufacturer Introduction

Gateron has earned a reputation for producing some of the smoothest linear switches in the enthusiast scene, and the Oil King is its flagship brand name. Built with premium materials and tuned from the factory, this range of switches are top tier stock.

Product Description

The Gateron Oil King Silent Linear takes the incredibly popular Oil King material choices and introduces an innovative silencing technology. This reduces the travel slightly as well.

Rather than using conventional dampening pads at the ends of the stem rails, they feature soft white dampening rings that wrap around the entire perimeter of each slider rail. These compress at the upper and lower limits of travel to soften the stem's impact against the housing. It's an unusual variation on conventional MX silent-switch construction, although the underlying principle is similar.

They feel incredibly smooth and have almost no wobble I can discern. Very impressive example of a top tier silent linear switch. Mid to low mushiness. 

Switch Specifications

• Switch type: Silent Linear
• Actuation: 45g
• Bottom-out: 52g
• Pre-travel: 2mm
• Total travel: 3.8mm
• Factory lubed: Yes
• Mount type: PCB (5-Pin)
• Stem: POM
• Top housing: Nylon
• Bottom housing: Ink Material
• Spring: 22mm Two Stage