Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) switch
The Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) is a tactile mechanical switch with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). It features a 22 mm two-stage gold-plated spring. The 59g actuation occurs at 2mm. The 67g bottom-out occurs at 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! Manufactured by Gateron.
Where to buy Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) switches?
Here are some notable keyboard shops offering Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) switches. When available, the prices indicated already include the discount - use the KBDNEWS coupon code at checkout to claim your saving!
Currency:
| Store | Area | Offer | Price | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lume Keebs | US | 4.75 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEW (not kbdnewS) | 0.48 USD | buy | |
| ktechs | SG | 6.56 SGD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.51 USD | buy | |
| Pantheonkeys | SG | 6.76 SGD / 10 pcs 2% off, KBDNEWS | 0.53 USD | buy | |
| Delta Key Co. | FR | 5.15 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.52 USD | buy | |
| DiviniKey | US | 9.90 USD / 18 pcs | 0.55 USD | buy | |
| Zkeebs | US | 5.65 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.57 USD | buy | |
| Gateron | CN | 56.70 USD / 105 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.54 USD | buy | |
| Kinetic Labs | US | 10.80 USD / 18 pcs | 0.60 USD | buy | |
| UniKeys | CN | 5.58 USD / 10 pcs 7% off, KBDNEWS | 0.56 USD | buy | |
| Keysme | CN | 19.22 USD / 35 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.55 USD | buy | |
| DeskHero | CA | 9.00 CAD / 10 pcs | 0.64 USD | buy | |
| InputGear | DE | 0.56 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.65 USD | buy | |
| The Thocc Exchange | UK | 5.23 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.70 USD | buy | |
| RGBKeys | NL | 78.17 EUR / 120 pcs 10% off, KBDNEWS | 0.75 USD | buy | |
| Mechboards | UK | 5.70 GBP / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.76 USD | buy | |
| ONEofZERO | CA | 39.00 CAD / 35 pcs | 0.80 USD | buy | |
| StacksKB | IN | 460.00 INR / 10 pcs | 0.48 USD | sold out | |
| Coffeekeys | IT | 0.44 EUR / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.51 USD | sold out | |
| BeaverKeys | CA | 8.08 CAD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.58 USD | sold out | |
| Chosfox | CN | 5.70 USD / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.57 USD | sold out | |
| Mechanical Keyboards | US | 0.57 USD / 1 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWSMK | 0.57 USD | sold out | |
| MonacoKeys | DE | 5.61 EUR / 10 pcs 5% off, KBDNEWS | 0.65 USD | sold out |
Prices, discounts, and stock status are checked regularly; however, changes since the last update cannot be ruled out. Everything here is for informational purposes only. Check the product pages for the latest prices!
Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) force curve
Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) data sheet
| Name | Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) |
|---|---|
| Type | tactile |
| Footprint | 5-pin |
| Top housing | PC |
| Bottom housing | Nylon |
| Stem | POM standard |
| Spring | 22 mm two-stage gold-plated |
| Tactile force | - g |
| Actuation | 59 g |
| Bottom-out | 67 g |
| Tactile bump position | - mm |
| Pre-travel | 2 mm |
| Total travel | 3.40 mm |
| Lube | Factory lubing? Yes! |
| Designer | unknown |
| Manufacturer | Gateron |
Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) sound test
Comments on Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) switches
We are super excited to be offering these Baby Kangaroo switches. We experience a crisp, light switch-like tactility along with a marbley sound profile when using them – Milktooth.
Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2) alternatives
Here are some notable alternatives to the Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2), our reference switch. Competitors with comparable specs across parameters like switch type, housing material, actuation and bottom-out forces and travel distances — even color. Not perfect matches but the closest results in order of similarity.
| Sim. | Similar switches | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | Gateron Jupiter Banana tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 59/69gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 95% | MMD Holy Panda V3 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/60gF, 2.2/3.2mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Chosfox Voyager V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/POM, 45/62gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 93% | Hanami Dango Green tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/POM, 55/67gF, 1.5/4.0mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | Durock Ice King Tactile tactile, 5-pin, Nylon/Nylon/Nylon, 58/68gF, 2.0/3.5mm | Compare | ||
| 92% | HMX Sandstorm tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 50/58gF, 2.3/3.1mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Durock Blue Lotus T1 tactile, 5-pin, PC+UPE/Nylon/POM, 55/65gF, 0.0/3.7mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | BSUN Ocean tactile, 5-pin, PC/Nylon/LY, 40/57gF, 2.0/3.3mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Duhuk Lumia Bitter Tea V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PBT/POM, 42/58gF, 1.8/3.0mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Gateron Banana Smoothie tactile, 5-pin, POM/POM/POM, 60/65gF, 2.0/3.4mm | Compare | ||
| 91% | Sillyworks X HMX Waverider V2 tactile, 5-pin, PC/PA66 Nylon/POM, 42/53gF, 2.0/3.8mm | Compare | ||
To recap: we were looking for tactile mechanical switches possibly with PC top housing, Nylon bottom housing, and POM stem (standard). The 59g actuation occuring at 2mm. The 67g bottom-out being at around 3.40mm. Extra: Light diffuser. Factory lubing? Yes! — similar to the Gateron Baby Kangaroo (V2).