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Epomaker Aqua Switch
EPOMAKER
46g actuation · 62g bottom · 3.9mm travel · factory lubed
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$19.99
Epomaker Aqua Switch vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Epomaker Aqua 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 Epomaker Aqua Switch pushes back at 46 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 | Epomaker Aqua Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Epomaker Aqua Switch | NuPhy Panda Max 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 | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 62 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.5 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.9 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Stem material | — | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- EPOMAKER
Price range
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- $19.99
Community score
Switch type
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Clicky
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max 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
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- 3.9 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Epomaker Aqua Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Epomaker Aqua 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 Epomaker Aqua Switch pushes back at 46 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 want a heavier 46gf 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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