CannonKeys Instant60

CannonKeys · 60% · standard height

CannonKeys Instant60 mechanical keyboard
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An entry-level 60 percent tray-mounted aluminum kit with wired USB-C connectivity, designed as an affordable in-stock option for enthusiasts building their first custom keyboard.

Best for: beginners, budget, typing.

CannonKeys Instant60 specs

Layout 60%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches n/a
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum
Mount Tray
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $120
Sound (stock) n/a
Released 2020

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.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 Instant60 typically sells for around $120). Check CannonKeys directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the CannonKeys Instant60

CannonKeys Bakeneko60 60% · $150 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.
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. Compare: CannonKeys Instant60 vs CannonKeys Brutal v2
//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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