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Ticktype DP104 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Layout size:Full-sizeConnection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:8000 Hz

Ticktype DP104 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

★Better than 96% of keyboards
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–²Better than 89%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

34%

9.2

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.1

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

9.1

Features

6%

6.8

Design

★Better than 97%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Ticktype DP104

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

34%

9.2

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.1

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

9.1

Features

6%

6.8

Design

8.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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 99% of models
Popularity:
Ticktype DP104 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
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–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

8.4
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile
Switch name
?
Actuation force
36 g
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 2 mm, which is longer than 66.5% of keyboards and equal to 33.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
Full-size
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
104
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 104 keys, which is more than 74.8% of keyboards and equal to 13% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
This keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.3% of keyboards and equal to 42.7% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 67% of keyboards and equal to 23.5% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
?
Battery life
?
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RGB lighting
yes
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
106
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 106 RGB zones, which is more than 91.9% of keyboards and equal to 0.3% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
south-facing
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Case material
aluminum
Plate material
?
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
Cherry
Legend method
dye-sub
This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, which are less durable than 75.1% of keyboards and equal to 10.9% of keyboards.
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Ticktype DP104 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 8x higher polling rate
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 2x larger battery capacity
    This keyboard has a larger battery than the average keyboard (8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
    8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    This keyboard has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.6 mm vs 4 mm
  • Dedicated media keys
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • Built-in display
    This keyboard has a built-in display, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards have a built-in display.
  • 17 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    104 vs 87
  • Supports QMK
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 23 more RGB zones
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (106 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    106 vs 83
  • 7.7% better value for money
    Ticktype DP104 has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.44 vs 7.8).
    8.44 vs 7.84
  • 17 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    104 vs 87
  • 2 newer release date
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 2x larger battery capacity
    This keyboard has a larger battery than the average keyboard (8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
    8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 8x higher polling rate
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    This keyboard has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.6 mm vs 4 mm
  • Dedicated media keys
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • Built-in display
    This keyboard has a built-in display, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards have a built-in display.
  • Supports QMK
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 23 more RGB zones
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (106 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    106 vs 83
  • Less durable legends
    This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    dye-sub vs double-shot
  • 2.35x higher weight
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (2,300 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    2,300 g vs 978 g
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • No adjustable feet
    This keyboard does not have adjustable feet, the average keyboard does. 86.1% of keyboards have adjustable feet.
  • 6.15x less popular
    Ticktype DP104 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 38.5% more expensive
    Ticktype DP104 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£180 vs £130).
    £180 vs £130
  • 1 ° higher typing angle
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    6 ° vs 5 °
  • 6.15x less popular
    Ticktype DP104 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 38.5% more expensive
    Ticktype DP104 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£180 vs £130).
    £180 vs £130
  • 2.35x higher weight
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (2,300 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    2,300 g vs 978 g
  • No adjustable feet
    This keyboard does not have adjustable feet, the average keyboard does. 86.1% of keyboards have adjustable feet.
  • 1 ° higher typing angle
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    6 ° vs 5 °
  • 81.28 mm wider width
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (437.6 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    437.58 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Less durable legends
    This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    dye-sub vs double-shot

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

C
craftingworlds.com
24/12/2025
Summary of the review
Endgame Full-Size Keyboard? TickType DP104 Blew Me Away
C
craftingworlds.com
23/12/2025
Summary of the review
The Ultimate Full-Size Keyboard? The TickType DP104 Blew Me Away", "Endgame Full-Size Keyboard? The TickType DP104 Completely Stunned Me
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C
craftingworlds.com
23/12/2025
Summary of the review
Endgame Full-Size Keyboard? TickType DP104 Blew Me Away
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ticktype DP104

  • Premium build quality with a heavy, CNC-machined aluminum case and high-end PVD weight
  • Excellent stock sound profile described as 'thocky' and well-tuned without requiring immediate modding
  • Highly functional interactive pixel display for custom animations, system status, and audio visualizers
  • Innovative quick-release magnetic top case and ball-catch structure for tool-less disassembly
  • Versatile tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz, Bluetooth, Wired) with dedicated physical toggles for OS switching
  • Full VIA/QMK software support for deep key remapping and customization
  • Large 8,000 mAh battery capacity providing substantial power for wireless use

What customers don't like about Ticktype DP104

  • Battery life reported as shorter than expected by some users, lasting only 2 days under heavy usage despite the large capacity
  • Occasional connectivity issues with the web-based configurator reported on certain browsers
  • Heavy weight (approx. 2.1kg) and large footprint make it poor for portability and commuting
  • Minor acoustic inconsistency with the spacebar, which some reviewers found slightly hollower than other keys
  • Limited stock switch options, currently restricted to specific linear or silent tactile choices

Verdict

The Ticktype DP104 is a premium full-size (104-key) mechanical keyboard featuring a heavy CNC 6063 aluminum case, weighing approximately 2.1kg, and a distinctive interactive LED pixel matrix display for custom art and system status. It is engineered with a butterfly leaf spring gasket mount, a 1.2mm flex-cut PCB, and a 1.5mm polypropylene plate to deliver a soft, 'thocky' typing experience. Key specifications include tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB-C), a massive 8,000mAh battery with 10W fast charging, and an industry-leading 8,000Hz polling rate. Its main pros are the exceptional build quality, unique retro-inspired design, and seamless tool-less disassembly via a magnetic ball-catch structure. However, notable cons include a slightly hollow sound profile on the spacebar and limited switch options, being primarily offered with specific linear or silent tactile switches.

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