The IRON160 by Smith + Rune is a sleek, customizable mechanical keyboard now featuring a hotswap option. It will be available for purchase on April 30th, 2022, with regional vendor partners. The product offers various materials and customizable options to cater to typists and keyboard enthusiasts.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Community appreciates the return of the Plum color."
"Users find the design of the keyboard very attractive."
"Excitement about the features such as the hotswap PCB option."
"Good feedback related to the improvements made based on community input."
"Some users expressed eagerness to purchase the keyboard."
Negative (5)
"Concerns about the high pricing compared to other keyboard options."
"Criticism of design similarities to previous models, lacking unique features."
"Dissatisfaction regarding the use of custom screws and their necessity."
"Apprehension about previous manufacturing issues with other models."
"Frustration over delays in production and group buy fulfillment."
Suggestions (4)
Consider offering more color options for better customization.
Interest in additional layout options for PCBs, like 3u 1u 3u space bar support.
Feedback on providing clearer analysis of optimized plate design.
Proposal for alternative materials and weights for different price points.
Questions (5)
Will there be ISO plates available?
Queries regarding the specifics of the hotswap PCB and supported layouts.
Requests for details on how blockers have been redesigned.
Inquiry about potential prototype sound tests or reviews.
Concern regarding if and when the analysis on the optimized plate will be shared.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a high volume of responses (146) with a mix of enthusiastic support and critical feedback primarily focused on pricing and uniqueness. Community engagement indicates high interest, though concerns about costs and previous designs are notable.
Project Specs
- Name
- IRON160 by Smith + Rune
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 60%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI, ISO, Tsangan
- Layout Ergonomics
- 7 Degree Typing Angle
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- Black, Plum, Rosewater
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- No
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- No