Cherry MX2A Blue vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Cherry MX2A Blue 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 Blue pushes back at 50 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 Blue | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Cherry MX2A Blue | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Cherry | Nuphy |
| Price range | $12.25 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Clicky | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 50 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 60 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2.2 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 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 MX2A Blue
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- Cherry
Price range
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- $12.25
Community score
Switch type
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- Clicky
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- 60 gf
Pre-travel
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- 2.2 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- 4 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- Nylon
Housing bottom
- Cherry MX2A Blue
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Cherry MX2A Blue 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 Blue pushes back at 50 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 Blue if
From $12.25
- You want a heavier 50gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a clicky 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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