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Leobog Chive Linear V2 Switch
Leobog
46g actuation · 63g bottom · 3.8mm travel · factory lubed
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$17.99
Leobog Chive Linear V2 Switch vs NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Leobog Chive Linear V2 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 Leobog Chive Linear V2 Switch pushes back at 46 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 | Leobog Chive Linear V2 Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Leobog Chive Linear V2 Switch | NuPhy Panda Max Switch |
| Brand | Leobog | Nuphy |
| Price range | $17.99 | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Linear | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 46 gf | 45 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 63 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 1.3 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.8 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | Nylon | POM |
| Housing bottom | Nylon | POM |
| Stem material | POM | POM |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- Leobog Chive Linear V2 Switch
- Leobog Chive Linear V2 Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- Leobog Chive Linear V2 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
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Leobog Chive Linear V2 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 Leobog Chive Linear V2 Switch pushes back at 46 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 Leobog Chive Linear V2 Switch if
From $17.99
- You want a heavier 46gf 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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