CannonKeys Bakeneko60

CannonKeys · 60% · standard height

CannonKeys Bakeneko60 mechanical keyboard
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A 60 percent gasket-mounted kit with a polycarbonate or aluminum case option, wired USB-C connectivity, and a leaf-spring style flex cut popular among budget-conscious enthusiasts.

Best for: enthusiast, budget, typing.

CannonKeys Bakeneko60 specs

Layout 60%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches n/a
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum or polycarbonate
Mount Gasket (gasket mount with leaf-spring plate flex)
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $150
Sound (stock) n/a
Released 2021

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the CannonKeys Bakeneko60 typically sells for around $150). Check CannonKeys directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the CannonKeys Bakeneko60

CannonKeys Brutal v2 60% · $200 The CannonKeys Brutal v2 is a top-mount aluminum 60% kit with a distinctive industrial aesthetic, popular among custom builders who prefer firmer typing than gasket boards.
CannonKeys Bakeneko65 65% · $160 A 65 percent gasket-mounted kit derived from the Bakeneko60, offering a wired USB-C connection, hot-swap PCB option, and a soft flex-cut typing feel at an affordable price.
//e PCB kit 60% · $50 The CannonKeys //e PCB is a popular hot-swap 60% PCB used across many cases in the custom community, supporting QMK/VIA and common 60% layouts.

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