MAGNETIC
Glorious Raptor HE Switch
Glorious
55g actuation · 65g bottom · 4mm travel · factory lubed
from
$39.27
Glorious Raptor HE Switch vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Glorious Raptor HE Switch 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 Glorious Raptor HE 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.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Glorious Raptor HE Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Glorious Raptor HE Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Glorious | Nuphy |
| Price range | $39.27 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | MAGNETIC | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 3 | 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 | Yes | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Glorious Raptor HE Switch
- Glorious Raptor HE Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
- Glorious Raptor HE Switch
- Glorious
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- Glorious Raptor HE Switch
- MAGNETIC
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Glorious Raptor HE Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- Glorious Raptor HE Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- Glorious Raptor HE Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Glorious Raptor HE Switch 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 Glorious Raptor HE 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 Glorious Raptor HE Switch if
From $39.27
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a magnetic 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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