NuPhy Panda Max Switch vs V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed
V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed 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 V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed pushes back at 50 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 Panda Max Switch | V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed |
|---|---|---|
| Name | NuPhy Panda Max Switch | V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed |
| Brand | Nuphy | Akko |
| Price range | — | $12.74 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Switch type | Tactile | Linear |
| Stem | MX (Cherry-compatible) | MX (Cherry-compatible) |
| Pins | 5 | 5 |
| Actuation force | 45 gf | 50 gf |
| Bottom-out force | 55 gf | — |
| Pre-travel | 2.2 mm | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.3 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Factory lubed | Yes | Yes |
| LED slot | — | Yes |
| Housing top | POM | — |
| Housing bottom | POM | — |
| Stem material | POM | — |
| Manufacturer | — | — |
Name
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed
- V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed
Brand
Price range
Community score
Switch type
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- Tactile
Stem
- NuPhy Panda Max Switch
- MX (Cherry-compatible)
- V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed
- 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?
V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed 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 V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed pushes back at 50 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 Panda Max Switch if
- You prefer a lighter 45gf actuation for faster keypresses
- You prefer a tactile feel
Pick V5 Creamy Yellow Pro Switch – Lubed if
From $12.74
- You want a heavier 50gf actuation for deliberate typing
- You prefer a linear feel
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