Cherry MX2A Black vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Cherry MX2A Black has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Panda Max Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Cherry MX2A Black pushes back at 60 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 MX2A Black | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cherry MX2A Black | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Cherry | Nuphy |
| Price range | $25.00 – $66.50 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 60 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 82 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 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 MX2A Black
- Cherry MX2A Black
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Cherry MX2A Black
- Cherry
Price range
- Cherry MX2A Black
- $25.00 – $66.50
Community score
Switch type
- Cherry MX2A Black
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Cherry MX2A Black
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Cherry MX2A Black
- 60 gf
Bottom-out force
- Cherry MX2A Black
- 82 gf
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 MX2A Black has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Panda Max Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while Cherry MX2A Black pushes back at 60 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 MX2A Black if
From $25.00
- You want a heavier 60gf 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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