CannonKeys Brutal v2 vs Keychron V4
The CannonKeys Brutal v2 and the Keychron V4 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron V4 is the cheaper of the two at $60 versus $200; stock, the CannonKeys Brutal v2 sounds top-mount clack and the Keychron V4 creamy, muted.
- Lower priceKeychron V4$60 versus $200
Choose the CannonKeys Brutal v2 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for typing.
Choose the Keychron V4 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($60).
CannonKeys Brutal v2 vs Keychron V4, spec by spec
| CannonKeys Brutal v2 | Keychron V4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 60% | 60% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT double-shot, OSA profile |
| Case | aluminum | ABS plastic (frosted or solid) |
| Mount | Top | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $200 | $60 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | top-mount clack | creamy, muted |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 6% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron V4.
Where to buy the CannonKeys Brutal v2
Where to buy the Keychron V4
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