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Compare Input Gear BuiltByNim BBN Linear vs Gateron Icey Spring Linear Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Input Gear BuiltByNim BBN Linear and Gateron Icey Spring Linear and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each switch at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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BuiltByNim BBN Linear
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Gateron Icey Spring Linear

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  • Released in 2025
  • 63.5g actuation force
  • 63.5g bottom-out force
  • 3.5mm pre-travel
  • 3.5mm total travel
  • Nylon top housing
  • PC bottom housing
  • Thocky, Deep sound profile
  • Released in 2026
  • 3.7mm total travel
  • Nylon, PA66 top housing
  • Clacky, Muted sound profile
  • Factory lubed

Compared with heavy linear switches

  • Overall / Value:72.8
  • Materials:76.9
  • Finish:59.2

Compared with linear switches

  • Overall / Value:79.9
  • Materials:76.1
  • Finish:86.9
Name
Input Gear BuiltByNim BBN Linear
Name
Gateron Icey Spring Linear
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch type
Linear
Switch type
Linear
Factory lubed
 
Factory lubed
 
Profile
Standard profile
Profile
Standard profile
Actuation force
63.5g
Actuation force
-
Bottom out force
63.5g
Bottom out force
-
Pre travel
3.5mm
Pre travel
-
Total travel
3.5mm
Total travel
3.7mm
Pins
5-Pin
Pins
5-Pin
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Magnetic Hall Effect
 
Top Housing Material
Nylon
Top Housing Material
Nylon, PA66
Bottom Housing Material
PC
Bottom Housing Material
-
Stem Material
POM
Stem Material
POM
Sound profile
Thocky
Sound profile
Clacky
Spring type
Double-Stage
Spring type
Double-Stage
Double stage
 
Double stage
 
Long pole
 
Long pole
 
Dust proof
 
Dust proof
 
Water resistant
 
Water resistant
 
Weight
-
Weight
-
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