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Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 VS Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro

We are comparing the Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 (Gateron) with the Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro (Akko). Compare their published actuation, force, travel, feel, materials, durability, and keyboard compatibility.

Last Updated: October 7, 2026

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0

Gateron

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Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0
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Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro

Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro

Akko

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Overall Comparison

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0: 50.00% Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro: 50.00%
Overall: It’s a Tie
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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 AND Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro

Here’s how Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 and Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro differ in their published use-case profiles and supported keyboard features. A higher tactile profile means more pronounced feedback, not universally better feel.

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0: 1 advantage Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro: 1 advantage

Published advantages for Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0

1
  • Higher Build Profile score (81 vs 72)

Published advantages for Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro

1
  • Higher Tactile Profile score (75 vs 67)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 AND Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro

Choose a profile to compare the specifications that matter for that use case. Highlighted advantages change with the selected profile and do not represent an overall quality verdict.

Highlights quicker response measurements and supported gaming input features.

Specification Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro
General Information
Switch Name: Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro
Brand: Gateron Akko
Manufacturer: Gateron Akko
Series: Specialty Tactile Series V5
Variant Color: Bright Yellow Stem with Translucent Light Green Housing Cream Blue
Release Date: April 2023 June 2025
Switch Type: Mechanical Mechanical
Feel Type: Tactile Tactile
Switch Form Factor: MX MX
Mount Type: PCB Mount PCB Mount
Force and Travel
Operating Force: 59 ± 8 gf —
Bottom-out Force: 67 ± 8 gf —
Tactile Force: 64 ± 8 gf —
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.5 mm —
Total Travel: 3.4 ± 0.4 mm —
Tactile Position: 0.5 mm —
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
—
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
—
Sound and Build
Sound Level: — Medium
Sound Profile: — Thocky
Silent Dampeners:
—
Top Housing Material: Polycarbonate PC
Bottom Housing Material: Nylon PA66 PA66
Stem Material: POM PA12
Stem Shape: — Dustproof stem
Spring Type: Dual-stage gold-plated spring —
Spring Length: 22 mm —
Contact Material: 0.25mm antioxidant gold-alloy contacts —
Factory Lubed:
—
Lube Details: — Factory pre-lubed with improved consistency
Housing Transparency: — Translucent
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count: 5 —

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Release Timeline of Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 and Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0
Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0
792 days
Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro
Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 was released 2 years, 2 months earlier than Akko V5 Creamy Blue Pro.

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