MAGNETIC
Cherry MX Multipoint Black
Cherry
37g actuation · 72g bottom · 4mm travel · factory lubed
from
$26.26
Cherry MX Multipoint Black vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Cherry MX Multipoint Black has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Panda Max Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Cherry MX Multipoint Black actuates lighter at 37 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 | Cherry MX Multipoint Black | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cherry MX Multipoint Black | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Cherry | Nuphy |
| Price range | $26.26 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | MAGNETIC | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 37 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 72 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | — | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | — | POM |
| Housing bottom | — | POM |
| Stem material | — | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Cherry MX Multipoint Black
- Cherry MX Multipoint Black
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Cherry MX Multipoint Black
- MAGNETIC
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Cherry MX Multipoint Black
- 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?
Cherry MX Multipoint Black has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Panda Max Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Cherry MX Multipoint Black actuates lighter at 37 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 Cherry MX Multipoint Black if
From $26.26
- You prefer a lighter 37gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a magnetic feel
Pick NuPhy Panda Max Switch if
- You want a heavier 45gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a tactile feel
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