GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches

GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches, 5-Pin 55gf Black Linear Switches Compatible for MX Mechanical Keyboard DIY(72PCS,Black)

The GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches was $47.97 when we checked it on 2026-08-03. The median of the 8 prices we have recorded for it is $43.17.

About this item [Quality]: Newest Gateron Oil King V2 switch prelubed switches-New upgraded Enhanced pins version.Life:60000000 cycles(min) [Features]: Linear switches (vertical up-and-down movement), factory-pre-lubricated for are the best switch out of the box; compatible with 2-pin, 4-pin, and non-protruding SMD backlighting [Features 2]: Compatible with MX-series mechanical keyboards. The packaging is exquisite and attractive, making it the perfect Christmas or New Year’s gift for mechanical keyboard DIY enthusiasts [[Packaging]: Each switch is individually sealed in a PVC plastic case to protect it from damage and prevent contact bending. The packaging design is elegant and recyclable, and can also be used for everyday switch storage [Product Specifications]: Actuation force: 55 gf ±

Editor's note

Oil Kings earned their reputation as one of the smoothest stock linears you can buy, and the V2 pins are a welcome touch. If you hate the idea of hand-lubing switches, start here.

GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches price history

8 weekly checks of our own, from 2026-06-24 to 2026-08-03. Plus 1 monthly point from 2026-06-01, dated before 2026-06-24, bought from a commercial price-history API rather than checked by us. How our price tracking works

$47.97$36.46$43.17

Typical

Jun 1Jun 16Jul 2Jul 18Aug 3

Lowest

$36.46

Jun 1, 2026 (backfill)

Typical

$43.17

median of 8 weekly checks

Highest

$47.97

Jul 13, 2026

Latest

$47.97

checked Aug 3, 2026

8 weekly checks of ours1 monthly point dated before 2026-06-24, bought from a commercial price-history API

Typical price is the median of the 8 weekly checks we have taken, not the manufacturer list price. Every discount figure on this site is measured against it.

Every observation (9)

Date	Price	Source
Jun 1, 2026	$36.46	Monthly backfill
Jun 24, 2026	$36.46	Weekly check
Jun 25, 2026	$36.46	Weekly check
Jun 29, 2026	$43.17	Weekly check
Jul 6, 2026	$43.17	Weekly check
Jul 13, 2026	$47.97	Weekly check
Jul 20, 2026	$43.17	Weekly check
Jul 27, 2026	$39.82	Weekly check
Aug 3, 2026	$47.97	Weekly check

About this item

[Quality]: Newest Gateron Oil King V2 switch prelubed switches-New upgraded Enhanced pins version.Life:60000000 cycles(min)
[Features]: Linear switches (vertical up-and-down movement), factory-pre-lubricated for are the best switch out of the box; compatible with 2-pin, 4-pin, and non-protruding SMD backlighting
[Features 2]: Compatible with MX-series mechanical keyboards. The packaging is exquisite and attractive, making it the perfect Christmas or New Year’s gift for mechanical keyboard DIY enthusiasts
[[Packaging]: Each switch is individually sealed in a PVC plastic case to protect it from damage and prevent contact bending. The packaging design is elegant and recyclable, and can also be used for everyday switch stora
[Product Specifications]: Actuation force: 55 gf ± 5 gf; Release force: 65 gf ± 5 gf; Total travel:4mm Max

Details

Switch Type: Linear
Connectivity Protocol: X-10
Compatible Devices: Keyboard
Color: Oil King Switch
Item Dimensions: 7.09 x 3.35 x 1.57 inches
Material Type: Plastic
Contact Material: Copper

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GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches: common questions

Is the GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches worth it?

Oil Kings earned their reputation as one of the smoothest stock linears you can buy, and the V2 pins are a welcome touch. If you hate the idea of hand-lubing switches, start here. Its Amazon listing shows 4.7 out of 5 stars across 95 ratings, which is the retailer's figure and not our verdict.

How much does the GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches cost?

The GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches was $47.97 when we checked it on 2026-08-03. The median of the 8 prices we have recorded for it is $43.17. Prices change often, so the live retailer link carries the current number.

Is now a good time to buy the GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches?

At $47.97 the GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches is near the median of the 8 prices we have recorded for it. The lowest we have seen is $36.46 on 2026-06-24, so waiting for a repeat of that would save roughly $11.51.

What is the lowest price the GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches has been?

The lowest price on our record for the GATERON Oil King V2 Pre-lubed Keyboard Switches is $36.46 on 2026-06-01 (backfill), and the highest is $47.97 on 2026-07-13. That record is 8 weekly checks we took ourselves plus 1 monthly point dated before 2026-06-24, which came from a commercial price-history API rather than from us.