Gateron Full Black vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Gateron Full Black 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 Full Black 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 Full Black | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Full Black | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Nuphy |
| Price range | $34.99 | — |
| 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 | Nylon | POM |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron Full Black
- Gateron Full Black
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Gateron Full Black
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Full Black
- $34.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Full Black
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron Full Black
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Full Black
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Full Black
- 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 Full Black
- Nylon
Housing bottom
- Gateron Full Black
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Full Black 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 Full Black 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 Full Black if
From $34.99
- 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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