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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

CannonKeys OGR2 vs Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

Get the CannonKeys OGR2 for qmk and via. Get the Heavy shell Barix87 Pro for hot-swappable and sound dampening.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

CannonKeys OGR2

Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Mount style

    Sandwich Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • CannonKeys OGR2
  • Heavy shell Barix87 Pro
Performance
71
53
Build quality
78
54
Productivity
78
68
Customizability
75
58
Portability
53
58

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Case material: Aluminum
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Full specs

CannonKeys OGR2 vs Heavy shell Barix87 Pro specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

7 of 19 specs differ

CannonKeys OGR2

Heavy shell Barix87 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Sandwich Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

CarbonFiber
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

2,900 g
—

Typing angle

10°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2026
2022

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • Keebz N CablesAU

    In stock
    $687Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$687Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $285Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$285Visit

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