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TACTILE · 59g
tactile Gateron

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 59g

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 59g tactile switch review: a snappy mid-bump, 59g actuation, factory lube, POM stem and a polycarbonate housing.

59g
Actuation
2mm pre-travel
3.4mm
Travel
total key travel
4.0/5
Smoothness
our feel rating

How it feels

Smoothness silky → scratchy 8.0

How it sounds

Profile unrecorded
Noise level
Spring ping None

Frequently asked

Does the Gateron Baby Kangaroo need lubing?

No. It ships factory lubed and feels clean out of the box. Hand-lubing is optional and mainly worth it if you want to quiet the spring or smooth a touch of leaf ping on a few units.

How is the Baby Kangaroo different from the original Kangaroo?

The Baby is the lighter, gentler take — a rounded mid-height bump and a 59g actuation instead of the original's sharper, heavier tactility. It is the more daily-driver-friendly of the two.

Is 59g good for typing or gaming?

59g is a comfortable middle weight. It is firm enough to give the tactile bump real presence for typing without fatiguing on long sessions, and the shorter 3.4mm travel keeps it responsive for gaming.

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