TACTILE
NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
Nuphy
55g actuation · 65g bottom · 3.3mm travel · factory lubed
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NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch vs Outemu Purple
Outemu Purple has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Outemu Purple 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.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch | Outemu Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Name | NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch | Outemu Purple |
| Brand | Nuphy | Outemu |
| Price range | — | $18.00 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Tactile |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 3 |
| Actuation force | 55 gf | 50 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 65 gf | — |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm | — |
| Total travel | 3.3 mm | — |
| Factory lubed | Yes | No |
| LED slot | — | Yes |
| Housing top | Polycarbonate | — |
| Housing bottom | Polycarbonate | — |
| Stem material | — | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Outemu Purple
- Outemu Purple
Brand
- Outemu Purple
- Outemu
Price range
- Outemu Purple
- $18.00
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Tactile
- Outemu Purple
- Tactile
Stem
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- Outemu Purple
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- Outemu Purple
- 50 gf
Bottom-out force
Pre-travel
Total travel
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
Outemu Purple has live pricing available right now while NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch is temporarily out of stock across tracked vendors. Outemu Purple 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 NuPhy Fleeting Gold Switch if
- You want a heavier 55gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
Pick Outemu Purple if
From $18.00
- You prefer a lighter 50gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
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