Compare NOOIR CP01 vs Penguin Optica Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2024 Offers Split Spacebar ergonomics Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Supports VIA configuration Supports Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 2500 g Sized at 40 x 334 x 140 mm Made with a Aluminum case Offers Yes, White RGB lighting	Released in 2025 Supports hot-swappable switches Offers Normal ergonomics Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 1540 g Offers No RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 59.9 Build Quality: 64.3 Productivity: 84.2 Customizability: 81.8 Portability: 89.6	Scores Performance: 57.6 Build Quality: 47 Productivity: 69.6 Customizability: 51.3 Portability: 75
Name	Name NOOIR CP01	Name Penguin Optica
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 60%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Split Spacebar	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wireless	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight White	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions 40 x 334 x 140 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 2500g	Weight 1540g