NuPhy Panda Max Switch vs TTC Gold Blue Switch
TTC Gold Blue Switch actuates lighter at 37 gf, while NuPhy Panda Max Switch pushes back at 45 gf.
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | NuPhy Panda Max Switch | TTC Gold Blue Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Name | NuPhy Panda Max Switch | TTC Gold Blue Switch |
| Brand | Nuphy | TTC |
| Price range | — | — |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Clicky |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 3 |
| Actuation force | 45 gf | 37 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 55 gf | 58 gf |
| Pre-travel | 2.2 mm | 2.2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.3 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | — |
| LED slot | — | — |
| Housing top | POM | — |
| Housing bottom | POM | — |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- TTC Gold Blue Switch
- TTC Gold Blue Switch
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
- TTC Gold Blue Switch
- Clicky
Stem
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- TTC Gold Blue Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
Pins
Actuation force
- TTC Gold Blue Switch
- 37 gf
Bottom-out force
- TTC Gold Blue Switch
- 58 gf
Pre-travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 2.2 mm
- TTC Gold Blue Switch
- 2.2 mm
Total travel
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- 3.3 mm
- TTC Gold Blue Switch
- 3.5 mm
Factory lubed
LED slot
Housing top
Housing bottom
Stem material
Manufacturer
Which should you buy?
TTC Gold Blue Switch actuates lighter at 37 gf, while NuPhy Panda Max Switch pushes back at 45 gf.
Pick NuPhy Panda Max Switch if
- You want a heavier 45gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You value factory lube — no modding needed out of the box
- You prefer a tactile feel
Pick TTC Gold Blue Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 37gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You don't mind hand-lubing for a fully dialed-in feel
- You prefer a clicky feel
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