Gateron Cap V2 vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Gateron Cap V2 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 Gateron Cap V2 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.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Gateron Cap V2 | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Cap V2 | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Nuphy |
| Price range | $11.60 – $31.00 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 55 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 67 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
- Gateron Cap V2
- Gateron Cap V2
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Gateron Cap V2
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Cap V2
- $11.60 – $31.00
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Cap V2
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron Cap V2
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Cap V2
- 55 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Cap V2
- 67 gf
Pre-travel
- Gateron Cap V2
- 2 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Cap V2
- 4 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron Cap V2
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Cap V2 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 Gateron Cap V2 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 Gateron Cap V2 if
From $11.60
- You want a heavier 55gf 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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