Gateron Quinn is a tactile mechanical switch from Gateron released in October 2023 with a 59 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel, 3.4 mm total travel, and a manufacturer rating of At least 60 million keystrokes.
Three focused profiles from published switch specifications. No overall score is generated because feel and use case are personal.
Measures actuation, travel, and force. Shorter, lighter movement favors speed. Advanced input features add capability.
Measures bump or click intensity. It uses feel type and tactile-force rise. Higher scores mean stronger feedback.
Measures published lifespan evidence. It uses documented construction details. It does not predict real-world reliability.
Gateron Quinn
Gateron
Gateron
Custom Switches
Mustard Yellow & Olive Brown
October 3, 2023
Available
Mechanical
Tactile
MX
PCB Mount
59 ± 15 gf
67 gf
67 gf
2 ± 0.5 mm
3.4 ± 0.2 mm
1.80 mm
0.50 mm
No
No
No
No
Tactile
MX Cross
No
Medium
Thocky
Nylon
Nylon
POM
Two-stage
22.00 mm
67 gf
Opaque
Factory pre-lubed with gold-plated dual-stage spring
No
Yes
At least 60 M cycles
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated alloy
Editor's Note: The Gateron Quinn is an ahead heavy tactile switch that puts a rounded, satisfying bump right at the very beginning of the keypress around 0.5 mm. Built with dense full-nylon housing and an extended POM stem, it generates a notably deep, baritone bottoming thock. The 22 mm dual-stage SUS304 gold-plated spring delivers vigorous upward force, making every keystroke feel punchy, premium, and impossible to mistake for a linear switch.
A three-axis view of compatible-keyboard input capability, tactile profile, and published durability evidence. Missing evidence remains unavailable rather than being scored as zero.
Gaming capability, tactile intensity, and build durability (0 to 100)
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The Gateron Quinn is a Mechanical switch from Gateron with a Tactile feel, so its keypress character is primarily defined by that mechanism and feedback style.
The Gateron Quinn has an operating force of 59 gf. That sits in the common middle range for everyday typing and gaming.
The Gateron Quinn has a pre-travel of 2.00 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Gateron Quinn has a total travel distance of 3.40 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Gateron Quinn lists tactile force: 67 gf, tactile position: 0.50 mm. These specs describe how noticeable the bump or click feels during a keypress.
The Gateron Quinn is listed as 5-pin, MX keycap compatibility is yes, and hot-swap compatibility is yes. Always match the switch pins and keyboard PCB/socket before buying.
Yes. The Gateron Quinn is listed as factory lubed. Factory lubrication can affect out-of-box smoothness and sound, but its effect can vary with the keyboard build and keycaps.
Available sound-related specs for the Gateron Quinn include sound profile: Thocky, sound level: Medium. Case, plate, keycaps, and desk mat can still change the final keyboard sound.
The Gateron Quinn is rated for At least 60 M cycles. Lifespan ratings are lab-cycle estimates, so real-world durability can also depend on build quality and usage.
The Gateron Quinn lists top housing: Nylon, bottom housing: Nylon, stem: POM, contact: Gold-plated alloy. These parts influence feel, sound, wobble, and long-term switch consistency.
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