Akko CS Radiant Red Switch vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Akko CS Radiant Red Switch pushes back at 53 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Radiant Red Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Radiant Red Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Nuphy |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 53 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.5 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | No | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | — | POM |
| Housing bottom | — | POM |
| Stem material | — | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Radiant Red Switch
- Akko CS Radiant Red Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Akko CS Radiant Red Switch
- 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?
NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Akko CS Radiant Red Switch pushes back at 53 gf.
Pick Akko CS Radiant Red Switch if
- You want a heavier 53gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Panda Max Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
- You prefer a tactile feel
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