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SILENT · 55g
Gateron Oil King Purple
Gateron Oil King Purple is a silent tactile switch with the Oil King's nylon and ink housing, POM stem, and mute-ring silencing. Our full review.
Where to buy
55g
Actuation
1.5mm pre-travel
3.8mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating
2/5
Noise level
sound profile
How it feels
How it sounds
Profile unrecorded
Noise level 2/5
Spring ping None
Frequently asked
Are the Gateron Oil King Purple switches silent?
Yes. They use mute rings on the stem rails to damp both the top and bottom out, so they land much softer than a standard tactile while keeping a genuine bump.
Do the Oil King Purple switches come pre-lubed?
They ship factory lubed and feel smooth out of the bag. Hand lubing is optional and most people are happy leaving them stock.
How heavy is the tactile bump?
Actuation sits around 55g with a noticeable but not aggressive bump, making them a comfortable medium-weight silent tactile for everyday typing.
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