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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Ducky One 2 vs Keychron C2
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Ducky One 2
Keychron C2
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
Variants
- One 2 (Blue LED)
- One 2 (Bon Voyage)
- One 2 (Horizon)
- One 2 (Midnight)
- One 2 (RGB)
- One 2 (Skyline)
- One 2 (White Edition)
- One 2 (White LED)
- C2 (100% - Black)
- C2 (100% - Gray)
Our Verdict
Ducky One 2
Keychron C2
The Keychron C2 and Ducky One 2 are two somewhat different, wired mechanical keyboards. The Keychron is a decent entry-level office keyboard that comes with Gateron Red, Blue, or Brown switches, as well as a hot-swappable version. On the other hand, the Ducky is a very good all-around keyboard designed for gaming use. It's available in multiple colors and backlighting options and comes in a wide range of MX Cherry switches. Unfortunately, both keyboards lack companion software, but the Ducky supports macro programming directly on the keyboard.
Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
7.3
7.0
Backlighting
0.0
6.5
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
2.9 mm
Software & Programming
6.1
0.0
Latency
8.0
6.5
Keyboard Compatibility
7.2
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.5" (3.9 cm)
Width
17.5" (44.5 cm)
17.1" (43.4 cm)
Depth
5.3" (13.4 cm)
5.0" (12.8 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.39 lbs (1.083 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.5
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
4°
Medium Incline
7°
6°
Maximum Incline
11°
8°
Home Row Height
30.1 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
0.0
6.5
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
No
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
No
Yes
Effects
No
Yes
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
8.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
5.8 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
No
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps & Num Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
9.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
7.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
54.6 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
Gateron Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Brown
Gateron Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
54 gf
47 gf
Actuation Force
42 gf
40 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
2.9 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
3.9 mm
Latency
8.0
6.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
8.2 ms
18.0 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
8.0
6.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
18.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±6.6 ms
Wired
8.2 ms
18.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
15.4 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.2
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
17.8 ms
Key Release
19.4 ms
Data Transmission
7.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
200 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
4.5
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
18.4 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
42.6 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
No
Profiles
6+
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Onboard
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
7.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
No
Not Compatible
iOS
No
Not Compatible
iPadOS
No
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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