Gateron Oil King vs Cherry MX Red
Verdict: The MX Red is a lighter, scratchier classic linear; the Oil King is dramatically smoother and deeper-sounding for sound-focused builds.
Spec wins
| Spec | Gateron Oil King | Cherry MX Red |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | linear | linear |
| Manufacturer | Gateron | Cherry |
| Force & travel | ||
| Actuation force | 55g | 45g |
| Bottom-out force | 65g | 60g |
| Pre-travel | 2mm | 2mm |
| Total travel | 4mm | 4mm |
| Feel & sound | ||
| Sound profile | thocky | clacky |
| Smoothness | 4.8/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Wobble (lower better) | 1.5/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Verdict | ||
| Overall rating | 4.9/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Price / switch | — | — |