Gateron G Pro vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Gateron G Pro 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 G Pro 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 G Pro | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron G Pro | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Nuphy |
| Price range | $9.99 – $19.99 | — |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron G Pro
- Gateron G Pro
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Gateron G Pro
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron G Pro
- $9.99 – $19.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron G Pro
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron G Pro
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron G Pro
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron G Pro
- 60 gf
Pre-travel
- Gateron G Pro
- 2 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron G Pro
- 4 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron G Pro
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron G Pro
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron G Pro 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 G Pro 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 G Pro if
From $9.99
- You want a heavier 50gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Panda Max Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
- You prefer a tactile feel
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