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Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed)
Akko
48g actuation · 53g bottom · 3.5mm travel · factory lubed
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$16.99
Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Panda Max Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) pushes back at 48 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Nuphy |
| Price range | $16.99 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 48 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 53 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.5 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | — | POM |
| Housing bottom | — | POM |
| Stem material | — | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed)
- Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed)
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Panda Max Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) pushes back at 48 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
Pick Akko CS Piano Switch (Lubed) if
From $16.99
- You want a heavier 48gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Panda Max Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a tactile feel
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