CLICKY
Epomaker Aqua Switch
EPOMAKER
46g actuation · 62g bottom · 3.9mm travel · factory lubed
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$19.99
Epomaker Aqua Switch vs NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Epomaker Aqua Switch has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Epomaker Aqua Switch actuates lighter at 46 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch pushes back at 55 gf. The right pick comes down to which spec trade-offs fit your build — the pick-if grid below breaks that out in detail.
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 | Epomaker Aqua Switch | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Epomaker Aqua Switch | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
| Brand | EPOMAKER | Nuphy |
| Price range | $19.99 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Clicky | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 46 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 62 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.5 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.9 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | — | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Brand
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- EPOMAKER
Price range
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- $19.99
Community score
Switch type
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Clicky
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 46 gf
Bottom-out force
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 62 gf
Pre-travel
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 1.5 mm
Total travel
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 3.9 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Polycarbonate
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Polycarbonate
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Epomaker Aqua Switch has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Epomaker Aqua Switch actuates lighter at 46 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch pushes back at 55 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 Epomaker Aqua Switch if
From $19.99
- You prefer a lighter 46gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a clicky 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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