Gateron Ink V2 vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Gateron Ink 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 Ink V2 pushes back at 60 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 Ink V2 | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Ink V2 | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Nuphy |
| Price range | $15.90 – $88.00 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 60 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 70 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 | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Stem material | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron Ink V2
- Gateron Ink V2
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Gateron Ink V2
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Ink V2
- $15.90 – $88.00
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Ink V2
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron Ink V2
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Ink V2
- 60 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Ink V2
- 70 gf
Pre-travel
- Gateron Ink V2
- 2 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Ink V2
- 4 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron Ink V2
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Ink V2
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
- Gateron Ink V2
- Polycarbonate
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Ink 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 Ink V2 pushes back at 60 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 Ink V2 if
From $15.90
- You want a heavier 60gf 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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