Gateron® x NuPhy®

Gateron Baby Kangaroo Switches

Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 14 reviews
Gateron® x NuPhy®

Gateron Baby Kangaroo Switches

Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 14 reviews
Regular price $66.00
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BBK BRINGS THE BEST FEEDBACKS

To create an all around, all purpose tactile and acoustic experience that meets our high expectations for Halo65, we need tactile switches that don’t just bring you inputs to the computer, but also feedback on those inputs. After testing almost all the tactile switches in the market and finding none of them to offer a satisfactory performance, we have gone the whole nine yards, or more than 2,000 experiments and measurements, to create Baby Kangaroo, or BBK switches, in partnership with the inimitable Gateron.

BABY STEPS THAT MAKE THE TRAVEL GREAT

Our verdict is that it is the extra steps and bits of details that make all the differences: the 13.6mm high resistance and low friction POM stem that shortens the travel greatly than a standard POM stem, the 22mm gold-plated two-stage extra length spring that improves the tightness and snappiness of the rebound, and Gateron’s pre-lubing process all play a part in the synergy of unlocking the potential of tactile switches for all purpose keyboard users and workers.

TAP INTO THE ZONE OF TACTILITY

With BBK, you get immediate, strong tactile response for each press: the tactility reaches its peak at just 0.5mm of travel, laying a firm ground early on for a well stabilized downstroke. A equally swift bottom out and a snappy return follows, thanks to the 22mm two-stage spring. Overall, the BBK typing experience is robust, efficient, and powerful.

EXTRA SIGNAL,
LESS NOISE

Powerful doesn’t have to mean noisy however, BBK’s polycarbonate top housing, P66 bottom housing, POM stem and the pre-lubing process work seamlessly together with our built-in damper system to produce a noise-minimized sound profile, distinguishable for its balanced, crisp downstroke click and a deeper upstroke with lingering base notes.

COMPATIBILITY

Halo65
Halo75
Halo96
Field75
 
mx-compatible keyboard
 
 

BABY KANGAROO - TECH SPECS

type
tactile
 
travel distance
pre-travel: 2.0±0.5mm
total travel: 3.4mm
 
force
operating force: 59±8gf
end force: 50±5gf
 
mounting pins
5-pin
 
materials
stem: pom
top housing: pc
bottom housing: nylon pa66
 
spring
22mm gold-plated two-stage spring
 
factory lube
yes
 
average rating 4.8 out of 5
Based on 14 reviews
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14 Reviews
Reviewed by Dan
Verified Reviewer
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

Great Typing Switch

I chose these switches for my Halo65 as I was after something similar to browns. These switches feel fantastic to type on, they have such a crisp feel and positive feedback so you know you've actuated the switch. I was able to comfortably use these for daily work at home albeit slightly heavier than browns. The switches have a lively and poppy sound and can be quite loud depending on your desk and room. While the sound is mostly pleasing, there is some noticible pinging.

However after using them for a while I started to notice that some switches weren't as crisp anymore and felt soft when bottoming out. I diagnosed the issue and realised that the Baby Kangaroo has great build quality however they are sensitive to lubing. For optimal sound and feel care needs to be taken not to overlube or underlube the switch.

For reference I received these switches in Nov 2022 so factory lubing most likely would've improved since then. My Halo65 is unmodded and in stock form. I have since purchased Night Breeze switches and wow! I will leave my review for those too.

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Reviewed by Jacques D.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Baby Kangaroo

Had ordered the Halo 96 with Amazon. It came with the Baby Raccoon which are also great. Then got the Baby Kangaroo and find them too be tactile and a little tocky, wonderful feel to go along with this exceptional keyboard. Thank you for the great products.

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Reviewed by Instamac
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Best 65%

Hello Nuphy Team, This is my best purchase for 2023 for the keyboard, been using this already every day.

i love the switches and the size of the keyboard, still preparing for reviewing this.

hope we can have a separate case for the keyboard.

Delivery box Thumbs Up!

Delivery period 10 Days in PH

i would love to get another one soon.

Cheers Nuphy!

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Reviewed by Ante V.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Unusual but nice

If you're bored by the usual tactiles, but still don't want a linear, this might be worth the experiment. The bump is all the way near the beginning, and it's almost imposible to not bottom out. If you care about the noise, this might not be the switch for you. If you care about the sound, it might be just the thing you'll like.

Switchs are lubed, and housings are very tight - no play in them at all. One in maybe 20-30 switches has a slight high pitched buzz, and not all switches produce the same frequency clack, but if you sort them out and bin them, you can get a VERY nicely sounding keyboard.

At the risk of having a lot of people frown at me - i really want to try these out with o-rings as well. Since the bump is at the top, there should be no noticable mushyness, but it might result in an even nicer thock.

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Reviewed by Kelvin D.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Good stuff

Nice thocky sounds.

Decent with LED board.

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Reviewed by Matt M.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

A step up in tactility

Way more tactile than browns. A very nice marbley sound

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Reviewed by Takamitsu K.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

it's the best

The feeling of keystrokes is the best

It makes me want to hit the keyboard all the time.

Also, the case with the switch is cool and the best.

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Reviewed by Dawson M.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

These are great tactile switches!

I have recently gotten into mechanical keyboards and I really favor tactile switches over linear. I have gone down the tactile (and clicky) rabbit holes, trying every test sampler from all the major players, and many lesser known creators too. I have to say that after trying over 50 different tactile switches, and 5 Panda-type switches, these Gateron Baby Kangaroos are in my top three! I put them in a Keychron Q3 and they are crisp, have a great responsive feeling bump, and a cool, thocky sound.

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Reviewed by Robert V.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Smooth as a baby's rattle!

Second time trying these switches - first time I thought they were way too clicky, and took them off. Recently I updated my main keyboard (Keychron Q6) with a couple layers of Poron ruber, and gave the Baby Kangaroo switches another try. Used a heavier DSA profile keycap, and... world of difference. Really nice tactile bump, smooth actuation, and barely audible. Easily one of my favorite tactile switches!

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Reviewed by Igor G.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Gateron Kangaroo Switches

The extra switches are delivered in a beautiful box that fits in a shell perfectly. The switches are prelubed and have a nice typing experience. Would definitely recommend if you like tactile switches

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