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| Spec |  CannonKeys CannonKeys Bakeneko65 $150 “CannonKeys' beginner aluminum 65% with an O-ring mount and included parts” |  Leopold Leopold FC660M PD $109–$150 “Leopold's 66-key Cherry MX board with real arrow keys” |
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| Price , different | $150 | $109–$150 |
| Size | 65% | 65% |
| Type , different | Kit | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2017 |
| Mounting , different | O-ring gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Cast aluminum (CannonKeys) | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | NG Blue Grey, NG Navy, NG White, NG Steel Blue, NG Khaki, NG Black, NG Dark Green, NG Lavender, NG Blush Red, NG Purple, Flash Black, Flash Grey, Pearl White, NG Sage, NG Charcoal | Grey/Blue, Black, White/Grey |
| Weight , different | About 590 g unbuilt (CannonKeys) | 700g |
| Dimensions , different | 65% | 325 x 109mm |
| Typing angle , different | 6° | Adjustable feet |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 24mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not included | 1.5mm doubleshot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap | Soldered Cherry MX |
| Plates , different | FR4 | Steel |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style | Fixed Cherry MX, chosen at purchase |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | Dip switches |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | No | No |
| Features , different | 65% kit, Polycarbonate, Gasket, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA | 65% layout, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, Sound-absorbing pad, Plate mount, Detachable cable |
| Good for , different | First-time custom builders People who want an easy, screw-free assembly Buyers who like a soft, cushioned O-ring feel | Typists who want a compact board with real arrow keys Buyers who want PBT keycaps and Cherry MX without any configuration People who like a no-software, no-RGB desk |
| Skip if , different | Experienced builders who want more options Anyone who wants screw-in stabilizers Those who want RGB lighting | Hot-swap or custom keycap shoppers Wireless or RGB users Anyone who needs USB-C |
| Pros , different | Cast aluminum case with a removable silicone dampener (CannonKeys) O-ring mount needs no screws outside the USB port, making assembly simple (Tom's Hardware) FR4 plate, hot-swap PCB and clip-in stabilizers all included (CannonKeys) Tom's Hardware called it a great entry point to the hobby Silicone or zinc weight options (CannonKeys) Carrying case included (CannonKeys) | Solid build that both Tech Critter and Techtesters praised, with no noticeable flex (Techtesters) Stable Cherry-style stabilizers and a padded spacebar (Tech Critter) Thick 1.5 mm double-shot PBT keycaps with fine legends (Tech Critter, Techtesters) Seven Cherry MX switch choices at purchase (Tech Critter) Keeps arrow keys and a compact footprint in a 66-key layout Detachable cable |
| Cons , different | Tom's Hardware noted imperfections in the finish Less flex than the Bakeneko60 (Tom's Hardware) Only clip-in stabilizers are supported (Tom's Hardware) No flex cuts and warm-white-only backlighting on the PCB (Tom's Hardware) No sound-dampening foam is included (Tom's Hardware) Switches and keycaps are not included (CannonKeys) | Mini-USB connection, which both Tech Critter and Techtesters would swap for USB-C Right Shift and left Windows key are non-standard, so standard custom keycap sets will not fit (Tech Critter) Switches are fixed at purchase, with no hot-swap Techtesters found the feet too easy to fold in and wanted an English manual Cherry MX Blue units are loud (Techtesters) |
| Research take , different | A beginner-friendly aluminum 65% that Tom's Hardware recommends for newcomers. It is simple and limited, so pick it for ease rather than depth. | A well-reviewed, no-frills compact board that gets its praise for build, stabilizers and keycaps. Choose it if you want a finished 66-key board; skip it if you want hot-swap, USB-C or custom keycaps. |