Gateron Oil King vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Gateron Oil King 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 Oil King 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 Oil King | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Oil King | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Nuphy |
| Price range | $12.99 – $72.36 | — |
| 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 | 65 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | — | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | Nylon | POM |
| Housing bottom | — | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron Oil King
- Gateron Oil King
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Gateron Oil King
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Oil King
- $12.99 – $72.36
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Oil King
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron Oil King
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Oil King
- 55 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Oil King
- 65 gf
Pre-travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Oil King
- 4 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron Oil King
- Nylon
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Oil King 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 Oil King 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 Oil King if
From $12.99
- 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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