Akko CS Sponge Switch vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Akko CS Sponge Switch has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Panda Max Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Akko CS Sponge Switch actuates lighter at 40 gf, while NuPhy Panda Max Switch pushes back at 45 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 Sponge Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Akko CS Sponge Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Akko | Nuphy |
| Price range | $15.99 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 40 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | — | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | — | POM |
| Housing bottom | — | POM |
| Stem material | — | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Akko CS Sponge Switch
- Akko CS Sponge Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
Price range
- Akko CS Sponge Switch
- $15.99
Community score
Switch type
- Akko CS Sponge Switch
- Tactile
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Akko CS Sponge 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?
Akko CS Sponge Switch has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Panda Max Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Akko CS Sponge Switch actuates lighter at 40 gf, while NuPhy Panda Max Switch pushes back at 45 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 Sponge Switch if
From $15.99
- You prefer a lighter 40gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in 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
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