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Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
Durock
50g actuation · 63g bottom · 4mm travel · factory lubed
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$34.98
Durock POM Piano Linear Switch vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Durock POM Piano Linear Switch 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 Durock POM Piano Linear Switch 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 | Durock POM Piano Linear Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Durock POM Piano Linear Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Durock | Nuphy |
| Price range | $34.98 – $52.98 | — |
| 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 | 63 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 | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Housing bottom | POM | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
- Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
Price range
- Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
- $34.98 – $52.98
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
- 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
- Durock POM Piano Linear Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Durock POM Piano Linear Switch 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 Durock POM Piano Linear Switch 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 Durock POM Piano Linear Switch if
From $34.98
- 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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