TACTILE
NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Nuphy
55g actuation · 65g bottom · 3.3mm travel · factory lubed
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NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch vs NuPhy Polaris Switch
NuPhy Polaris Switch actuates lighter at 46 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch pushes back at 55 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch | NuPhy Polaris Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch | NuPhy Polaris Switch |
| Brand | Nuphy | Nuphy |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 55 gf | 46 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 65 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.3 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | — | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
Brand
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Nuphy
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Tactile
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Linear
Stem
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 46 gf
Bottom-out force
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 55 gf
Pre-travel
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 1.2 mm
Total travel
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
NuPhy Polaris Switch actuates lighter at 46 gf, while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch pushes back at 55 gf.
Pick NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch if
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a tactile feel
Pick NuPhy Polaris Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 46gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a linear feel
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