Gateron Quinn is a tactile mechanical switch from Gateron released in October 2023 with a 59 gf operating force and 2 mm pre-travel and 3.4 mm total travel.
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
Mechanical
Tactile
MX
PCB Mount
59 ± 15 gf
2 ± 0.5 mm
3.4 mm
0.50 mm
No
No
No
No
MX Cross
No
Medium
Thocky
Nylon
Nylon
POM
Dual-stage
22.00 mm
Opaque
Factory pre-lubed with gold-plated dual-stage spring
No
Yes
5
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gold-plated alloy
The Gateron Quinn pairs the snappy tactile stem of the Baby Kangaroo with a dense, full-nylon housing. Sound tests show that the nylon casing lowers acoustic pitch, replacing high-frequency clatter with a deep, full-throated thocky pop. A 59gf dual-stage long spring delivers firm tactile resistance that rebounds with lively energy. Factory lubrication is applied cleanly to the rails, eliminating leaf scratch while keeping the tactile bump sharp. It is an excellent match for tactile fans seeking heavy finger feedback paired with deep acoustic resonance.
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 mm. Shorter actuation distances usually feel quicker because the key registers earlier in the press.
The Gateron Quinn has a total travel distance of 3.4 mm. Total travel describes the full stroke from rest to bottom-out.
The Gateron Quinn lists 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 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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