based on: Gateron · switch
For you, the Gateron Oil King.
sentiment
spec
feel · smoothbuild · premiumsound · thocky
switch specs
typeLinear
actuationMedium
bottom-outMedium
travelStandard
lubedYes
silencedNo
good for
heavy-linear loversthocky-sound chasersdeep marbly builds
Still a defensible pick for anyone chasing a deep, smooth, heavy linear, even if some say newer options edge it out.
heads up
Some hobbyists call them overrated for the asking price
Gateron Oil King
Gateron · switch
Most people land on Oil Kings for the deep, thocky, almost-marbly sound and a stock smoothness that needs no lubing to be enjoyable. Some hobbyists now say they're starting to feel overpriced next to newer linears, but the consensus is they still hold up for anyone after a heavier, planted-feeling switch.
- +Stock-smooth feel with almost no scratch out of the box
- +Deep thocky, marbly sound — the classic 'mahjong tile' chaser
- +Heavier spring gives a planted, substantial press
- +Long-running sleeper that still pops up in current builds