GATERON OIL KING LIGHT PURPLE TACTILE SILENT

Gateron Oil King Light Purple Tactile Silent Switch

The Gateron Oil King Light Purple Tactile Silent pairs the series' signature tactile bump with a dampened, office-friendly acoustic profile. It carries forward the same nylon PA66 top housing and proprietary Ink bottom housing that give the Oil King line its deep, resonant sound, while internal mute rings on the stem rails soften the top-out and bottom-out for a noticeably quieter keystroke.

Each press delivers a clear, defined bump followed by a softly dampened bottom-out — enough tactile feedback to feel every actuation, without the sharp clack of a standard tactile switch. It's a strong pick for shared workspaces, late-night sessions, or anyone who wants tactile feedback without the noise.

Key Features

• Defined Tactile Bump: A clear, moderate bump gives confident feedback on every keystroke without feeling harsh.
• Dampened, Quiet Acoustics: Internal mute rings on the stem rails soften both the top-out and bottom-out for quieter typing than a standard Oil King tactile.
• Balanced Actuation Force: At roughly 55gf, this switch sits comfortably between light and heavy, suited to both office typing and gaming.
• Smooth POM Stem: Reduces internal friction for a clean, wobble-free keystroke.
• Factory Pre-Lubed: Applied at the factory to minimize scratchiness and spring ping right out of the bag.
• Long-Life 5-Pin Design: Reinforced 5-pin mounting for stable seating on PCB-mount and hot-swap boards, rated for up to 60 million keystrokes.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Gateron
• Series: Oil King
• Switch Type: Tactile Silent
• Actuation Force: 55 ± 15 gf
• Pre-Travel: approx. 1.5 ± 0.5mm
• Total Travel: 3.8mm
• Lifespan: 60 million keystrokes
• Stem Material: POM
• Top Housing Material: Nylon PA66
• Bottom Housing Material: Proprietary Ink blend
• Spring: 20mm dual-stage, black-plated
• Mounting: 5-pin (PCB-mount, hot-swap compatible)
• LED Support: Plug-in
• Factory Lubed: Yes
• Sound Dampening: Integrated mute rings

Note: Due to the design of the Oil King housing, backlighting is less visible through the switch than on standard translucent-housing switches.