Resonance Studios introduces the Opus 1, a sleek 65% keyboard made with premium materials including a dark nickel PVD finish. Available with both solder and hotswap PCB options, it features a 7-degree typing angle and 65% ANSI/ISO layout. Limited to 200 units, the release is planned for Q1 2023.
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Community Feedback & Sentiment
Feedback Highlights
Positive (10)
"The design is stunning and unique."
"Excited for the GB with the PVD Nickel finish."
"This looks amazing, best of luck with the IC."
"A beautiful board that I would love to buy."
"Looking forward to updated prototypes."
"Gorgeous design, would love an e-white version."
"Excited for the group buy with lots of interest."
"Amazing rendering attracting a lot of attention."
"Unique enough to grab attention, an absolute artwork."
"Great looking overall despite some concerns."
Negative (10)
"Massive fingerprint magnet, difficult to maintain."
"Concern about the high price and value relationship."
"Blocker looks out of place, needs improvement."
"Front height overly tall, uncomfortable for some users."
"Questions about potential price adjustments raise concerns."
"Comments on practicality of high shine finishes."
"Initial price increase from $380 to $680 alarmed users."
"Previous photos showed a different design that caused confusion."
"Wanted a non-special edition version due to practicality issues."
"High price might deter potential buyers."
Suggestions (3)
Consider providing gloves for users to avoid fingerprints.
Smaller blocker fillets would improve aesthetics.
Improve the design of the front height for better usability.
Questions (4)
Will there be a hotswap version of the PCB?
How did the price jump from $380 to $680?
What is the front height of the keyboard exactly?
Can we see the prototype rather than renders?
Duckeebs Analysis
26 total comments with a balanced mix of positive, neutral, and negative sentiments. High engagement indicates a strong interest. Notable concerns about fingerprints and pricing were raised.
Project Specs
- Name
- Opus 1 - 65% Keyboard
- Release year
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- Switch Options
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- Profile
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- Layout Size
- 65%
- Layout Standard
- ANSI, ISO
- Layout Ergonomics
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- Connection
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- Polling Rate
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- Battery capacity
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- Mount Style
- Gasket Mount
- Case Colors
- Anodised Black, E-coat White
- Case Material
- 6063 Aluminum
- Keycaps Material
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- Dimensions
- 325.6 x 124.1 x 22.6mm
- Weight
- 3.5kg
- Hot Swappable
- Yes
- Knob Support
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- Display Support
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- Mac/Win Support
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- Multi-Media Keys
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- USB-C
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- USB passthrough
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- Hall Effect Support
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- QMK Support
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- VIA Support
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- N-Key Rollover
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- Rapid Trigger
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- Screw-in Stabilizers
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- Sound Dampening
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- Backlight
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