The Austin R2 is a compact keyboard offering full-size features, made with a full aluminum case and a 6.5-degree typing angle. Available in three colors, it includes a QMK/VIA compatible PCB and is priced at $525. Limited units are available for US/CAN and international buyers starting May 16th.
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Vendors
- US/CAN
- Drift Mechanics
- Asia
- ilumkb
Project Specs
- Name
- Austin R2
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- Compact
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- 6.5 degree
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Top mounted
- Case Colors
- E-White, Charcoal Gray, Cabernet Red
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- -
- Weight
- -
- Hot Swappable
- -
- Knob Support
- -
- Display Support
- -
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB passthrough
- -
- Hall Effect Support
- -
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- -
- Backlight
- -
Group Buy Info
Posted:23 Nov 2025
Author:driftingbunnies
Comments:82 replies
Views:51,201 views
Start Date:15 May 2025
End Date:TBA
Est. Shipping:5-6 months
Status:
Active
Pricing
- Base kit (includes brass plate, PCB, fasteners, bumpons)
- $525
- Extra PCB (Limit 2)
- $60
- Extra Plate (Limit 2) Brass, Polycarb, or Carbon Fiber
- $45
