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Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 VS Durock Ice King Tactile

We are comparing the Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 (Gateron) with the Durock Ice King Tactile (Durock). 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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Durock Ice King Tactile

Durock Ice King Tactile

Durock

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Overall Comparison

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0: 50.76% Durock Ice King Tactile: 49.24%
Overall: Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 Wins
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KEY DIFFERENCES OF Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 AND Durock Ice King Tactile

Here’s how Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 and Durock Ice King Tactile 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: 2 advantages Durock Ice King Tactile: 2 advantages

Published advantages for Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0

2
  • Shorter total travel (3.4 ± 0.4 mm vs 3.5 ± 0.2 mm)
  • Lighter bottom-out force (67 ± 8 gf vs 68 gf)

Published advantages for Durock Ice King Tactile

2
  • Higher Tactile Profile score (75 vs 67)
  • Lighter operating force (58 gf vs 59 ± 8 gf)

SPECIFICATION COMPARISON OF Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 AND Durock Ice King Tactile

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 Durock Ice King Tactile
General Information
Switch Name: Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 Durock Ice King Tactile
Brand: Gateron Durock
Manufacturer: Gateron Durock
Series: Specialty Tactile Series Ice King
Variant Color: Bright Yellow Stem with Translucent Light Green Housing Clear
Release Date: April 2023 2024
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 58 gf
Bottom-out Force: 67 ± 8 gf 68 gf
Tactile Force: 64 ± 8 gf —
Pre-travel: 2 ± 0.5 mm 2 mm
Total Travel: 3.4 ± 0.4 mm 3.5 ± 0.2 mm
Tactile Position: 0.5 mm 0.5 mm
Adjustable and Magnetic Input
Adjustable Actuation:
Rapid Trigger:
—
Analog Input:
—
Hall-effect Keyboard Required:
Sound and Build
Sound Level: — Medium
Sound Profile: — Thocky
Silent Dampeners:
Top Housing Material: Polycarbonate Polymer Nylon
Bottom Housing Material: Nylon PA66 Polymer Nylon
Stem Material: POM Modified Nylon
Stem Shape: — MX Cross
Spring Type: Dual-stage gold-plated spring Progressive
Spring Length: 22 mm 20 mm
Spring Weight: — 68 gf
Contact Material: 0.25mm antioxidant gold-alloy contacts Gold-plated alloy
Factory Lubed:
Lube Details: — Factory pre-lubed on stem rails and spring
Housing Transparency: — Transparent
Light Diffuser:
—
Keyboard and Keycap Compatibility
Pin Count: 5 5
MX Keycap Compatible:
—
Hot-swap Compatible:
—
SMD LED Compatible:
—
Through-hole LED Support:
—

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Release Timeline of Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 and Durock Ice King Tactile

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0
Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0
275 days
Durock Ice King Tactile
Durock Ice King Tactile

Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 was released 9 months earlier than Durock Ice King Tactile.

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