NuPhy Panda Max Switch vs NuPhy Polaris Switch
NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while NuPhy Polaris Switch pushes back at 46 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | NuPhy Panda Max Switch | NuPhy Polaris Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | NuPhy Panda Max 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 | 45 gf | 46 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 55 gf | 55 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2.2 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.3 mm | 3.3 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | POM | Polycarbonate |
| Housing bottom | POM | Polycarbonate |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
Brand
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Nuphy
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Linear
Stem
- NuPhy Panda Max 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 Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 1.2 mm
Total travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- 3.3 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Polycarbonate
Housing bottom
- NuPhy Polaris Switch
- Polycarbonate
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
NuPhy Panda Max Switch actuates lighter at 45 gf, while NuPhy Polaris Switch pushes back at 46 gf.
Pick NuPhy Panda Max Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a tactile feel
Pick NuPhy Polaris Switch if
- You want a heavier 46gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
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