Akko CS Snow Blue Gray Switch vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Akko CS Snow Blue Gray Switch actuates lighter at 43 gf, while NuPhy Panda Max Switch pushes back at 45 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Akko CS Snow Blue Gray Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Snow Blue Gray Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Nuphy |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 43 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 50 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.9 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Snow Blue Gray Switch
- Akko CS Snow Blue Gray Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Akko CS Snow Blue Gray 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
- Akko CS Snow Blue Gray Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Akko CS Snow Blue Gray Switch actuates lighter at 43 gf, while NuPhy Panda Max Switch pushes back at 45 gf.
Pick Akko CS Snow Blue Gray Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 43gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Panda Max Switch if
- You want a heavier 45gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
- You prefer a tactile feel
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