Akko CS Lavender Purple Switch vs NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Akko CS Lavender Purple Switch actuates lighter at 36 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch pushes back at 55 gf.
TACTILE
NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Nuphy
55g actuation · 65g bottom · 3.3mm travel · factory lubed
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Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Lavender Purple Switch | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Lavender Purple Switch | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Nuphy |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 36 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 50 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | — | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | — | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | — | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Lavender Purple Switch
- Akko CS Lavender Purple Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Akko CS Lavender Purple Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
Total travel
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Akko CS Lavender Purple Switch actuates lighter at 36 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch pushes back at 55 gf.
Pick Akko CS Lavender Purple Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 36gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
Pick NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch if
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
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