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Ducky One 2 Pro Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Layout size:?Connection type:USBSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Ducky One 2 Pro Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

8.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 67% of keyboards
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

34%

6.1

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.7

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.5

Features

6%

8.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 70% of keyboards
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

9.7

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 40 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 63% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Ducky One 2 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

34%

6.1

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.7

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.5

Features

6%

8.9

Design

6.1
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

70%

9.7

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 40 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Popularity:
Ducky One 2 Pro has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 65.3% of products in this category.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
?
Switch name
Cherry MX
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.2 mm, which is shorter than 59.8% of keyboards and equal to 16.3% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
?
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
108
N. of keys
108
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 108 keys, which is more than 89% of keyboards and equal to 8.4% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB
Connection type
USB
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
?
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
108
RGB zones
108
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 108 RGB zones, which is more than 92.4% of keyboards and equal to 6.4% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
plastic
Plate material
steel
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Ducky One 2 Pro vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 21 more keys
    N. of keys
    108
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (108 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    108 vs 87
  • 25 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    108
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (108 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    108 vs 83
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 36.8% cheaper
    Ducky One 2 Pro is cheaper than the average keyboard (£95 vs £130).
    £95 vs £130
  • 36.8% cheaper
    Ducky One 2 Pro is cheaper than the average keyboard (£95 vs £130).
    £95 vs £130
  • 21 more keys
    N. of keys
    108
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (108 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    108 vs 87
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 25 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    108
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (108 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    108 vs 83
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No hot-swap support
    Hot-swappable switches
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • 31.8% less popular
    Ducky One 2 Pro is less popular than the average keyboard (4.67 vs 6.2).
    4.67 vs 6.15
  • 31.8% less popular
    Ducky One 2 Pro is less popular than the average keyboard (4.67 vs 6.2).
    4.67 vs 6.15
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No hot-swap support
    Hot-swappable switches
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.

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Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

Based on 40 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Ducky One 2 Pro

  • Improved 'Quack Mechanics' design featuring multi-layered sound-dampening foam and EVA padding to reduce case ping
  • High-quality double-shot PBT keycaps with a frosted, stain-resistant texture and seamless legends
  • Exceptional build quality with a sturdy plastic frame and minimal flex
  • Highly customizable through hardware, including 3-level adjustable feet and DIP switches for key remapping
  • Wide variety of genuine Cherry MX, Gateron, or Kailh switch options to suit different typing preferences
  • Compact and minimal aesthetic that saves desk space for mouse movement

What we don't like about Ducky One 2 Pro

  • Lack of hot-swappable switches in most standard configurations, requiring soldering for repairs or modifications
  • No dedicated software for advanced macro programming; all recording must be done directly on the keyboard
  • Higher input latency compared to dedicated competitive gaming keyboards
  • Lacks an included wrist rest, which some users find uncomfortable for long sessions
  • Limited RGB brightness and inconsistent backlighting on certain keycap legends
  • Inconsistent quality control on stabilizer lubrication reported by some users

Verdict

The Ducky One 2 Pro is a high-performance mechanical keyboard featuring 'Quack Mechanics' for enhanced stability and authentic acoustics through multi-layered EVA foam and Q-Bounce sound dampening. Key specifications include durable double-shot PBT keycaps with a frosted surface, a dual-layer PCB for signal stability, and a 1,000Hz polling rate via a detachable USB-C cable. Its main pros include exceptional build quality with balanced weight distribution, three-level adjustable feet, and hot-swappable switch support for easy customization without soldering. On the downside, the keyboard lacks dedicated software for macro and RGB management, forcing all configurations to be done via complex hardware commands, and it does not include a wrist rest for improved ergonomics.

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