The Brutal V2 - 65% is the latest addition to the CannonKeys Brutalist series, offering bold design inspired by brutalist architecture. Featuring a single-sided gasket mount and a hotswap PCB option, it ensures comfort and versatility. It blends well into any setup, with customizable assembly.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (5)
"Excited to buy this keyboard."
"A nice refresh to the lineup."
"Love the two-tone look, hoping it carries to future boards."
"Aesthetic is nice with a touch more flare."
"The design has grown on me over time."
Negative (5)
"Bummed about the shift to gasket mount from top mount."
"Too much for the original Brutalist keyboard design."
"Preference for the original design without certain features."
"Concerns about too much foam affecting sound quality."
"Not a fan of zinc weights."
Suggestions (5)
Add external weights option.
Consider a swappable PC version.
Fix design inconsistencies seen in the prototype.
Include brass internal weight option as add-on.
Vet out the mount and foam methodology carefully.
Questions (3)
Will there be a choice for external weights?
Is it sold exclusively by CannonKeys?
Clarification about the possibilities of the Savage 65 variant.
Duckeebs Analysis
The thread contains a total of 30 unique comments with a significant amount of engagement. There is a clear divide in sentiment regarding the shift to gasket mounts versus the original design. Many users expressed excitement for the aesthetic and features, while a few voiced concerns. The high level of enthusiasm and diverse engagement suggests strong interest in the project.
Project Specs
- Name
- Brutal V2
- Release year
- 2023
- Switch Options
- Hotswap, Solderable
- Profile
- -
- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- -
- Layout Ergonomics
- -
- Connection
- USB-C
- Polling Rate
- -
- Battery capacity
- -
- Mount Style
- Single-sided gasket mount
- Case Colors
- -
- Case Material
- -
- Keycaps Material
- -
- Dimensions
- 323 x 113 x 30 mm
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
- 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
- -
- VIA Support
- -
- N-Key Rollover
- -
- Rapid Trigger
- -
- Screw-in Stabilizers
- -
- Sound Dampening
- Yes
- Backlight
- No