CannonKeys Brutal v2 vs Corne Max
The CannonKeys Brutal v2 and the Corne Max are close alternatives. The main differences: the CannonKeys Brutal v2 is the cheaper of the two at $200 versus $360; the CannonKeys Brutal v2 is a 60% layout and the Corne Max is a split.
- Lower priceCannonKeys Brutal v2$200 versus $360
Choose the CannonKeys Brutal v2 if
- you want to spend less ($200).
Choose the Corne Max if
- you mainly want it for programming.
CannonKeys Brutal v2 vs Corne Max, spec by spec
| CannonKeys Brutal v2 | Corne Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 60% | split |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | CNC-machined anodized aluminum |
| Mount | Top | Tray (tray/standoff mounted split halves connected via TRSS cable) |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $200 (stronger spec) | $360 |
| Sound (stock) | top-mount clack | n/a |
| Released | 2022 | n/a |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
79% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the CannonKeys Brutal v2; 94% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Corne Max.
Where to buy the CannonKeys Brutal v2
Where to buy the Corne Max
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