Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile Switches (18-pack)
Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile Switches (18-pack)
The Oil King line is Gateron's premium switch family, and the Silent Tactile version adds built-in dampening to a defined tactile bump — every press starts with a crisp bump and lands on a softly cushioned bottom-out, quiet enough for shared offices and late-night typing sessions. This 18-pack arrives factory-lubed and ready to drop into any hot-swap board.
Key specifications
- Switch type: silent tactile
- Actuation force: 38g
- Bottom-out force: 65g
- Total travel: 3.2mm
- Mount: 5-pin PCB mount
- Top housing: nylon; bottom housing: proprietary INK blend
- Factory lubricated
- 18 switches per pack
What's in the box
- 18 × Gateron Oil King Silent Tactile switches
Compatibility
Fits MX-style hot-swap and solder PCBs. The 5-pin mount drops straight into 5-pin boards; for 3-pin boards the two extra plastic legs can be clipped off.
Who is this for
Typists who want tactile feedback without the noise — office workers, students, anyone sharing a room. Also a low-commitment way to try a premium silent tactile before buying 70 at once.
Frequently asked questions
Are they completely silent?
No switch is truly silent, but the dampening noticeably softens both bottom-out and top-out noise compared to a standard tactile.
Do I need to lube them?
They come factory-lubed and most people use them as-is. Hand-lubing can refine them further but risks dulling the bump.
How many packs do I need for a full keyboard?
An 18-pack is a great trial size. A 65% board needs about 68 switches (4 packs); a TKL needs about 87 (5 packs).
Will they fit my hot-swap board?
If the board accepts MX-style switches, yes — the vast majority of hot-swap boards do.