Cherry MX Orange vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Cherry MX Orange pushes back at 50 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Cherry MX Orange | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cherry MX Orange | NuPhy Panda Max 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 | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 70 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.5 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Nylon | POM |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Cherry MX Orange
- Cherry MX Orange
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Cherry MX Orange
- Cherry
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Cherry MX Orange
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Cherry MX Orange
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max 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
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- Cherry MX Orange
- 3.5 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Cherry MX Orange
- Nylon
Housing bottom
- Cherry MX Orange
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Cherry MX Orange pushes back at 50 gf.
Pick Cherry MX Orange if
- You want a heavier 50gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Panda Max Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a tactile feel
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