NOOIR CP01 vs Penguin Optica
Get the NOOIR CP01 for knob. Get the Penguin Optica for hot-swappable.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
NOOIR CP01
Knob
Build quality in the top 45% of 60% boards at any price.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Penguin Optica
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 60% boards at any price.
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.
NOOIR CP01
Penguin Optica
Connection
Wireless
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Ergonomics
Split Spacebar
Standard
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
2,500 g
1,540 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- NOOIR CP01
- Penguin Optica
- Performance
- 6160
- Build quality
- 6748
- Productivity
- 8470
- Customizability
- 8253
- Portability
- 8976
- Layout size: 60%
- Sound dampening
NOOIR CP01 vs Penguin Optica specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 21 specs differ
NOOIR CP01
Penguin Optica
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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