CannonKeys Brutal v2

CannonKeys · 60% · standard height

CannonKeys Brutal v2 mechanical keyboard
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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.

Best for: enthusiast, typing.

CannonKeys Brutal v2 specs

Layout 60%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches n/a
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum
Mount Top
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $200
Sound (stock) top-mount clack
Released 2022

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

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Alternatives to the CannonKeys Brutal v2

Keychron Q60 60% · $140 The Keychron Q60 is a wired 60% CNC-aluminum gasket-mount QMK/VIA keyboard with an HHKB-inspired key arrangement, hot-swap sockets, and dye-sub Cherry-profile PBT keycaps. Compare: CannonKeys Brutal v2 vs Keychron Q60
MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra 60% · $90 The MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra is a $90 aluminum 60% hall-effect-family board using TMR magnetic sensors with 8kHz polling even over 2.4GHz wireless, 0.01mm rapid trigger, and MagMech support for mixing magnetic and 5-pin mechanical switches. Compare: CannonKeys Brutal v2 vs MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra
Keychron V4 60% · $60 The Keychron V4 is a wired 60% QMK/VIA custom keyboard with hot-swap sockets and OSA PBT keycaps, packing Keychron's V-series internals into the smallest standard layout of the line. Compare: CannonKeys Brutal v2 vs Keychron V4

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