Cherry MX Orange vs NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Cherry MX Orange actuates lighter at 50 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch pushes back at 55 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 Orange | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cherry MX Orange | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
| Brand | Cherry | Nuphy |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 50 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 70 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.5 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Nylon | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Cherry MX Orange
- Cherry MX Orange
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Brand
- Cherry MX Orange
- Cherry
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Cherry MX Orange
- Linear
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Cherry MX Orange
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Cherry MX Orange
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Cherry MX Orange
- 70 gf
Pre-travel
- Cherry MX Orange
- 2 mm
Total travel
- Cherry MX Orange
- 3.5 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Cherry MX Orange
- Nylon
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Cherry MX Orange
- Nylon
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Cherry MX Orange actuates lighter at 50 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch pushes back at 55 gf.
Pick Cherry MX Orange if
- You prefer a lighter 50gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch if
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a tactile feel
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