Gateron Phantom vs NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Gateron Phantom has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Gateron Phantom actuates lighter at 50 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch 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.
TACTILE
NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Nuphy
55g actuation · 65g bottom · 3.3mm travel · factory lubed
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Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Gateron Phantom | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Phantom | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch |
| Brand | Gateron | Nuphy |
| Price range | $19.99 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 50 gf | 55 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 60 gf | 65 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 4 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron Phantom
- Gateron Phantom
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Brand
- Gateron Phantom
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Phantom
- $19.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Phantom
- Linear
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron Phantom
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Phantom
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Phantom
- 60 gf
Pre-travel
- Gateron Phantom
- 2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Phantom
- 4 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron Phantom
- Polycarbonate
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Phantom
- Nylon
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Phantom has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Gateron Phantom actuates lighter at 50 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch 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 Phantom if
From $19.99
- You prefer a lighter 50gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a linear feel
Pick NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch if
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a tactile feel
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