Gateron Oil King V2 Pre Lubed 5pin Linear Switches for Mechanical Keyboard (36 PCS, Oil King)

S-tier linear switches. The packaging was great and none of the switches had bent pins. The installation was as easy as any other switches. The switches are incredibly smooth and have an excellent "thock" to them which makes them a joy to type on. If you are looking for nice sounding and smooth switches, look no further.

Wow. Worth the price. It’s just what I was looking for. The perfect blend of smoothness, tactile feedback (just the right amount of resistance when pressing down on the keys), creaminess, and deep thocky sound all in one. Amazing typing experience.

I just swapped out my old switches for the Gateron Oil King V2 Pre Lubed 5pin Linear Switches, and the difference is amazing! They’re super smooth and quiet, which has made typing so much more enjoyable—no more annoying scratchiness. The pre-lubed feature was a huge time-saver; I didn’t have to spend hours tweaking them myself. Installation was pretty straightforward, and they feel really sturdy and high quality. Whether I’m working or gaming, these switches respond perfectly every time. Definitely a great upgrade for anyone looking to enhance their keyboard without breaking the bank!

9/10 - I like my RGB on keyboards, so 1 point is knocked off.Switches feel smooth and heavy. I have a heavy hand when it comes to typing and the lighter gaming linear switches induced more typos for me. These feel very good and the deep thocky sound profile hits the spot. As I am typing this, I can't help but smile at the sound of marbles or dominoes being shuffled around.Only downside is that it does not allow light to passthrough it's solid black housing except for a small hole at the bottom (south). You will need south facing or side keycaps for RGB to shine through and even than the light is very dim. I do know that this design is intended, but this is a personal preference. I will be trying the Milky Yellow Pros soon to see if it allows more light at the sacrifice of a brighter sound.

These switches are a dream to type on. They feel so smooth and responsive, my typing speed has gone up. The sound is also music to my ears, a nice thocky sound without being too loud. Honestly, I can't imagine using anything else now. Best switches I've ever tried, hands down.

These are tough swtiches to beat out of the box for quality. It is not necessary to hand lube them as they work very well straight out of the box. They are very heavy (which is something I prefer). Sound is relatively muted though it is not a silent switch by any means. Overall, they "bother" people around you less but they do feel great. My only qualm is that there are several swtiches at lower price points that have strong advantages that may not feel quite as premium as this but their lower cost makes them easier to justify using than these. That being said, if I wanted something to feel very premium and I wanted a heavy linear switch, these would be my choice.

The media could not be loaded. Overall a great switch. buttery smooth travel and a softer bottom out the I expected. now the leds... since the switch housing is black the leds don't shine through as much. there isn't a deep cut out like other switches to let more light pass through. as a result the less are extremely dim on my board at least(Epomaker th66 pro, it has a white plate btw) also one thing to note: I have Cherry Profile Keycaps and my top row of sockets are north facing leds- I have no interference issues. I lied but this is a result of the board with the leds on the '1' socket being a taller than the rest so I have to use a different switch for that one key. but this allows you to compare the brightness.the '1' key is a WS Heavy Tactile- white housing(it has a larger bottom cutout)the rest of the board is the Gat OilKings and it is noticably dimmer(no cut out and all black housing)if you care more about the feel and sound of your board these are a great choice. if you care about the pretty lights I recommend a switch with a clear upper housing or at least white housing top and bottomif I knew my leds would be so dim I can't even see them I would've purchased another switch tbh- but I like the sound of these switches over what I had previously so ill be hanging onto them as daily drivers.I can verify the switches do feel prelubed btw and they are excellent no scratchyness or ping from the keys. Also these are a little heavier than regular linear as the switch has a longer spring so typos are less likely to occur.

These switches arrived on time and were very nicely packed to keep the switches protected. They are pre-lubed and very quiet. They're pricey but worth the cost. However, they obscure the led lights almost entirely on my Epomaker x Feker Galaxy 80 keyboard.