The Bear65 V2 is a reimagined custom ergonomic keyboard available for group buy between July 12th-18th, featuring improved design symmetry, layout options, and enhancements like a daughterboard for PCB. The kit includes an aluminum case and brass weight, with group buy customers receiving a special rose gold keycap.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (4)
"Community members expressed excitement and support for the Bear65 V2 project."
"Many users are eager to see color options and appreciate the design improvements."
"Participants acknowledged the responsiveness of the designer to previous feedback."
"Some users mentioned a strong desire to join the group buy due to anticipation of the new features."
Negative (3)
"Concerns were raised about the potential lack of support for ISO layouts."
"Some users expressed disappointment over the strong previous statements about not making a second version."
"A viewer noted that while the design looks good, they preferred the previous layout."
Suggestions (3)
Several users suggested features like adding a volume knob.
A request was made for half plates as a potential option.
There were requests for specific color options to include beige in the lineup.
Questions (3)
Inquiries were made about the bottom view and sound tests of prototypes.
Users asked for clarification on the layout options and whether the old layout would still be available.
Questions were raised about the availability of discounts for previous buyers.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread had significant engagement with 49 comments, a high ratio of positive feedback compared to negative, and multiple enthusiastic responses, indicating a strong community interest.
Project Specs
- Name
- Bear65 V2
- Release year
- -
- Switch Options
- -
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- -
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- Alice Layout
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- -
- Case Colors
- TBD
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 371mm x 130mm x 33mm
- Weight
- Brass (default), Aluminum (extra)
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
- No
- Display Support
- No
- Mac/Win Support
- -
- Multi-Media Keys
- -
- USB-C
- Yes
- USB passthrough
- No
- Hall Effect Support
- No
- QMK Support
- Yes
- VIA Support
- Yes
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- No
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- No
- Sound Dampening
- No
- Backlight
- Yes