Ducky Keyboards - Are they really all that?

[nagapie]

This thread made me do it.


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Which one did you get?

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[nagapie]

I really do love it, played BFV all night last night, never once worried about where keys were and could completely type blind already, easy switch for me.

Also have I mentioned how beautifull-fugly it is (dont mind the mess, temp desk.)

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Looks like my steelseries with white keys for qwerasdf. I'm tempted to buy one but don't know about the greens and whites. I know i dont want Reds. I prefer blacks but they don't have and the browns are quite a bit more.

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[dotnerd]

Which one did you get?

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[Ninja_Theory]

Really? There's a couple that use a metal mounting plate, don't see how that's so different. Try replacing some K95 keys with Ducky keys sometime and vice versa and lemme know whether the one gets better or the other gets worse.

I actually intend to fit the Corsair double shot keycaps to compare. Good thing I bought an electric blower, will need it to get rid of the dust on the K95 when I get round to that little test.

 

[dotnerd]

Looks like my steelseries with white keys for qwerasdf. I'm tempted to buy one but don't know about the greens and whites. I know i dont want Reds. I prefer blacks but they don't have and the browns are quite a bit more.

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Wonder how google will view this thread, with the mention of 4 ethnic groups hahaha

 

[nagapie]

Wonder how google will view this thread, with the mention of 4 ethnic groups hahaha

Haha how do you find the greens compared to the Reds you had? I know greens require stronger force than blacks.

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[dotnerd]

Haha how do you find the greens compared to the Reds you had? I know greens require stronger force than blacks.

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I have large hands and fingers with too much powerrrrrrr so even though I notice that I am pressing a bit harder over a 2 yr old mx-red switch it does feel more satisfying. Gives the old vienna's a lekker workout.

Unlike my new MackBook Pro I am currently typing on.

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

I actually intend to fit the Corsair double shot keycaps to compare. Good thing I bought an electric blower, will need it to get rid of the dust on the K95 when I get round to that little test.

Just noticed your new sig. That's quite the pompous statement to make given all the brands we don't get locally like DAS, iKBC, Leopold etc.

The only keyboard that I know of that stands alone at this point in time is the Huntsman Elite with it's pressure sensitive optical switches. Everyone else has direct competition, though whether we can get the competition in SA is another story.

 

[Ninja_Theory]

Just noticed your new sig. That's quite the pompous statement to make given all the brands we don't get locally like DAS, iKBC, Leopold etc.

The only keyboard that I know of that stands alone at this point in time is the Huntsman Elite with it's pressure sensitive optical switches. Everyone else has direct competition, though whether we can get the competition in SA is another story.

Lol. You’re reading way to deep into this.

 

[crumbs]

Anyone tried Topre switches? I've been using using them for a year or two and no other cherry switch I've typed on compares in terms of smoothness.
And what about layouts? My current keyboard is a 66 key and I love how much space it leaves for my mouse.

 

[nagapie]

Anyone tried Topre switches? I've been using using them for a year or two and no other cherry switch I've typed on compares in terms of smoothness.
And what about layouts? My current keyboard is a 66 key and I love how much space it leaves for my mouse.

What brands use this switch?

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[Ninja_Theory]

What brands use this switch?

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List of Keyboards with Topre Switch

 

[crumbs]

What brands use this switch?

Mostly Leopold and Realforce keyboards. I have Leopold FC660C in white but the dark grey version looks better.
I haven't seen any of these available locally apart from the now discontinued Coolermaster Novatouch which used a similar switch that is compatible with standard Cherry style keycaps.

 

[Aegon]

I'm on the market for a new kb so am doing a lot of research. So far I really like the Hyperx Alloy elite, and now and then Evetech have it on sale for 1500 which seems a steal. The other one is the Roccat Vulcan 120 Aimo. Ridiculous name but jeepers it's a looker. These Ducky keyboards are the only others that I like. Ugh the tough choices.

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[nagapie]

I'm on the market for a new kb so am doing a lot of research. So far I really like the Hyperx Alloy elite, and now and then Evetech have it on sale for 1500 which seems a steal. The other one is the Roccat Vulcan 120 Aimo. Ridiculous name but jeepers it's a looker. These Ducky keyboards are the only others that I like. Ugh the tough choices.

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Just do it [emoji14]

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[Ninja_Theory]

I'm on the market for a new kb so am doing a lot of research. So far I really like the Hyperx Alloy elite, and now and then Evetech have it on sale for 1500 which seems a steal. The other one is the Roccat Vulcan 120 Aimo. Ridiculous name but jeepers it's a looker. These Ducky keyboards are the only others that I like. Ugh the tough choices.

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Can’t really go wrong with any of those. Ducky is rock solid. Vulcan is one sexy ass keyboard. HyperX is great value for money (as the brand has become known for - looks like they’ve taken a few notes from the K95 design book as well). First world problems..

 

[JollyJamma]

I'm on the market for a new kb so am doing a lot of research. So far I really like the Hyperx Alloy elite, and now and then Evetech have it on sale for 1500 which seems a steal. The other one is the Roccat Vulcan 120 Aimo. Ridiculous name but jeepers it's a looker. These Ducky keyboards are the only others that I like. Ugh the tough choices.

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Maybe YouTube around for a demo or two and see which one takes your fancy?

Certainly, each will have its pros and cons and you need to see which fits your needs.

 

[SILTECH786]

I am aware that @RebelTech are building a show room soon enough perphaps if you close by pop in store and have a look in person

 

[Ninja_Theory]

Found the Ducky RGB software on Reddit. Works on all One 2's as far as I can see. Works perfecty on my One 2 TKL.

 

[JollyJamma]

I walked into Computer Mania in Canal Walk and they have a demo of the Cherry keys.

The browns were best by far with the silent reds being disappointing

 

[Ninja_Theory]

With my K95 still gathering dust I’m pretty tempted to sell it and buy a Roccat Vulcan 120. Any thoughts?

Note 1: I love my Ducky. But I also love having 2 keyboards and the same with mouses (or is it mice?)

Note 2: I changed my name from Madala_ZA. But I’m still the same CUD junkie.

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

I think your next keyboard should be a Huntsman Elite, not a Vulcan 120.

 

[Ninja_Theory]

I think your next keyboard should be a Huntsman Elite, not a Vulcan 120.

I can’t accept R3800 for a keyboard when the Ducky gives me everything I want. I don’t mind dropping up to R3k tops but not a cent more.

I’m gonna go for the Vulcan in all likelihood. So to anyone reading this, expect a mint (and I mean mint as in like new) K95 Platinum to come up for sale very soon.

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

I can’t accept R3800 for a keyboard when the Ducky gives me everything I want. I don’t mind dropping up to R3k tops but not a cent more.

I’m gonna go for the Vulcan in all likelihood. So to anyone reading this, expect a mint (and I mean mint as in like new) K95 Platinum to come up for sale very soon.

Yeah but the Huntsman Elite has pressure sensitive optical switches. No other current keyboard has those (at least available locally although it could be at all because as far as I know the other opticals use off/on switches same as all other keyboards). That makes it a bit special even if it's from Razer.

 

[Ninja_Theory]

Yeah but the Huntsman Elite has pressure sensitive optical switches. No other current keyboard has those (at least available locally although it could be at all because as far as I know the other opticals use off/on switches same as all other keyboards). That makes it a bit special even if it's from Razer.

Yeah pressure sensitive switches look nice, but right now they are not on my must have list (definitely on my nice to have list though). Also I'm not the world's biggest fan of Razer. I only buy Razer products if nothing else can fulfill my need.

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

Yeah pressure sensitive switches look nice, but right now they are not on my must have list (definitely on my nice to have list though). Also I'm not the world's biggest fan of Razer. I only buy Razer products if nothing else can fulfill my need.

Yeah I'm the same with Razer products. I actually sometimes have nightmares that I installed Synapse on my system and it broke everything (no joke). But if the Huntsman Elite were to ever be on special for 3 grand dead or even a little less I think I'd have a hard time resisting.

 

[Keyboard Kulture]

With my K95 still gathering dust I’m pretty tempted to sell it and buy a Roccat Vulcan 120. Any thoughts?

Note 1: I love my Ducky. But I also love having 2 keyboards and the same with mouses (or is it mice?)

Note 2: I changed my name from Madala_ZA. But I’m still the same CUD junkie.

Oh FFS, now I've got to change your contact on phone. Changing User Names on a forum is a BIG BIG NO NO!!!!!

 

[Ninja_Theory]

Oh FFS, now I've got to change your contact on phone. Changing User Names on a forum is a BIG BIG NO NO!!!!!

I know Will whatsapp you

 

[Aegon]

Well for me that Roccat looks sick. It is Imo the best looking keyboard out there with the best lighting. Only negative thing I'm seeing is the wrist rest. The Huntsman is beautiful as well but 1300 bucks more? You could buy a decent mouse with the change lol. I dunno those titan switches are super unique and I just love them.

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[SILTECH786]

Roccat vulcan 120 with a finalmouse air 58 then we talking the rest is sublime