Gateron Ur Ice Magnetic R2
The Gateron Ur Ice Magnetic R2 is a smooth, light 35gf Hall-effect linear with a dual-stage spring and Wooting driver support. Full feel and tuning review.
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Quick Summary
The Gateron Ur Ice Magnetic R2 is a light, smooth Hall-effect linear aimed squarely at the analog-board crowd. It pairs a modified POM stem with a dual-stage elongated spring and ships ready for the official Wooting driver, which means adjustable actuation and rapid trigger out of the gate. If you run a magnetic board and want a clean, frosty-looking linear that stays quick under your fingers, it is an easy recommendation.
Specs and Feel
This is a straightforward linear with no bump or click anywhere in the travel. Actuation starts around 35gf and climbs to a roughly 50gf bottom-out, so the keystroke feels soft up top and never gets heavy. Total travel runs about 3.3mm, slightly shorter than a standard MX linear, which gives keypresses a snappy, deliberate finish rather than a long mushy one.
The headline trait is the dual-stage 22mm elongated spring. It keeps the return brisk and consistent at the analog actuation points you set in software, and it pairs well with rapid-trigger setups where you want the switch to reset cleanly the instant you let off. The modified POM stem and the transparent mirror-polished housing keep things smooth from the first press, with only the faintest stem wobble. There is no meaningful scratch to speak of. The frosted bi-directional light guide also makes this one of the better-diffusing magnetic switches for RGB builds.
Tuning
Magnetic switches are not the place to chase a lube-and-film ritual. Actuation is contactless, so films do nothing and heavy lubing risks dulling the dual-stage return. The stock POM-on-polished-housing pairing is already smooth, so leave these alone and spend your effort dialing in actuation depth and rapid trigger in the Wooting driver instead.
Verdict
Buy it if you own a Wooting or other Hall-effect board and want a light, polished linear that looks as clean as it feels. The short travel and quick dual-stage spring make it a natural fit for gaming-oriented analog setups, and the frosted housing is a bonus for RGB. If you are on a conventional mechanical PCB, skip it entirely, since it simply will not register. For magnetic builds, though, it is a confident pick.
Frequently asked
Is the Ur Ice Magnetic R2 compatible with Wooting boards?
Yes. It is a magnetic (Hall-effect) switch built to work with the official Wooting driver, so it supports adjustable actuation and rapid trigger on compatible analog hot-swap boards. It will not function in a standard mechanical PCB that expects metal-contact switches.
How light is the Ur Ice Magnetic R2?
It is a light linear. Initial actuation sits around 35gf and it bottoms out near 50gf, so the keystroke stays soft and quick rather than heavy.
Does it need lubing?
Not really. The modified POM stem and polished housing are smooth out of the box, and because actuation is magnetic you cannot tune films the way you would a contact switch. A light factory feel is what you get.
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