Gateron CJ Linear vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Gateron CJ Linear 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 CJ Linear 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 | Gateron CJ Linear | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron CJ Linear | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Nuphy |
| Price range | $0.65 – $66.00 | — |
| 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 | 60 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 | Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Gateron CJ Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron CJ Linear
- $0.65 – $66.00
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron CJ Linear
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron CJ Linear
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron CJ Linear
- 60 gf
Pre-travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron CJ Linear
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron CJ Linear 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 CJ Linear 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 Gateron CJ Linear if
From $0.65
- 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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