Cherry MX Grey Tactile vs NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch actuates lighter at 55 gf, while Cherry MX Grey Tactile pushes back at 70 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 | Cherry MX Grey Tactile | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cherry MX Grey Tactile | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
| Brand | Cherry | Nuphy |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 70 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 80 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2.2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Nylon | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Brand
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- Cherry
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- Tactile
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- 2.2 mm
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?
NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch actuates lighter at 55 gf, while Cherry MX Grey Tactile pushes back at 70 gf.
Pick Cherry MX Grey Tactile if
- You want a heavier 70gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
Pick NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 55gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
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