Gateron Phantom vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Gateron Phantom 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 Phantom 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 Phantom | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gateron Phantom | NuPhy Panda Max 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 | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Gateron Phantom
- Gateron Phantom
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Gateron Phantom
- Gateron
Price range
- Gateron Phantom
- $19.99
Community score
Switch type
- Gateron Phantom
- Linear
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Gateron Phantom
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Gateron Phantom
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
- Gateron Phantom
- 60 gf
Pre-travel
- Gateron Phantom
- 2 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- Gateron Phantom
- 4 mm
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Gateron Phantom
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Gateron Phantom
- Nylon
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Gateron Phantom 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 Phantom 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 Phantom if
From $19.99
- You want a heavier 50gf 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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