Cherry MX Grey Tactile vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Cherry MX Grey Tactile pushes back at 70 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Cherry MX Grey Tactile | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cherry MX Grey Tactile | NuPhy Panda Max 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 | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 80 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2.2 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | — | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Nylon | POM |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- Cherry
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- Tactile
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
- Cherry MX Grey Tactile
- 2.2 mm
- 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 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 Panda Max Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
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