The Irene Linear Switch features Nylon top housings and a polished POM stem, offering a nuanced sound profile. Designed by Gateron, the switch includes the favored Yellow Spring for optimum feel. The Group Buy starts on March 17, 2022, promising minimal mods for daily use.
Community Sentiment
High Interest
Positive53%
Neutral26%
Negative21%
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
High Interest
Positive–53%•Neutral–26%•Negative–21%
Positive (4)
"Users are excited about the nylon and slow spring combination."
"Affirmative comments express strong interest in the switches."
"Appreciation for the colors and design have been mentioned positively."
"Users find the specifications appealing, indicating a strong preference for the product."
Negative (4)
"Questions about the sourcing of the name 'Irene' suggest a lack of transparency."
"Critiques about possible alternatives like Hyperglides indicate some skepticism."
"Concerns over similarities with other switches suggest a need for differentiation."
"Inquiries about production techniques raise doubts about the product's unique features."
Suggestions (2)
Suggestions for comparisons with other switch brands were made.
Openness to potential modifications indicates user desire for customization.
Questions (2)
Inquiries about production details and comparisons to other existing switches.
Questions regarding the features and benefits of this new switch over competitors.
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Duckeebs Analysis
The thread has a total of 19 comments with active participation reflecting high engagement. The sentiment is skewed positively, with numerous users expressing excitement and interest in purchasing the switches. However, some negative feedback was also present, primarily focusing on comparisons to existing products.
Project Specs
- Name
- Irene Linear Switch (IC)
- Release year
- 2022
- Switch type
- Linear
- Profile
- -
- Actuation force
- 50g
- Bottom out force
- 63.5g
- Pre travel
- 4mm
- Total travel
- 4mm
- Pins
- 5
- Top Housing Material
- Nylon
- Bottom Housing Material
- Polished Ink-Based Opaque
- Stem Material
- POM
- Sound profile
- -
- Spring type
- Gateron Yellow
- Weight
- -
- Factory lubed
- -
- Magnetic Hall Effect
- No
- Double stage
- No
- Long pole
- No
- Dust proof
- No
- Water resistant
- No
