Akko CS Air Switch vs NuPhy Panda Nano Switch
Akko CS Air Switch actuates lighter at 48 gf, while NuPhy Panda Nano Switch pushes back at 60 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Air Switch | NuPhy Panda Nano Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Air Switch | NuPhy Panda Nano Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Nuphy |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 60 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 56 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.4 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Akko CS Air Switch
- NuPhy Panda Nano Switch
- NuPhy Panda Nano Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Nano Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Akko CS Air Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Nano Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 48 gf
Bottom-out force
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 56 gf
Pre-travel
- Akko CS Air Switch
- 1.9 mm
- NuPhy Panda Nano Switch
- 1.7 mm
Total travel
- NuPhy Panda Nano Switch
- 3.4 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Akko CS Air Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Akko CS Air Switch actuates lighter at 48 gf, while NuPhy Panda Nano Switch pushes back at 60 gf.
Pick Akko CS Air Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 48gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Panda Nano Switch if
- You want a heavier 60gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
- You prefer a tactile feel
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