Keychron K1 vs Ducky One 2
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Tested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Jun 20, 2022 09:27 PM
Tested using Methodology v1.0
Updated Nov 19, 2024 02:03 PM
Variants
- K1 (Black)
- K1 (Light Gray)
- 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)
Our Verdict
Keychron K1
Ducky One 2
The Keychron K1 and the Ducky One 2 are two very different keyboards. The Keychron has a smaller, TenKeyLess layout and can be used wired or wirelessly via Bluetooth. You can connect it with up to three different devices at the same time, making it more versatile. It also has slightly better build quality and ergonomics and comes with full RGB backlighting. On the other hand, the Ducky is available in many different variants, with different colors, different backlighting options, and a wide variety of Cherry MX switches. It also has macro-programmable keys and better latency, which some people may prefer over Keychron's versatility.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
Backlighting
Macro Programmable Keys
Software & Programming
Pre-Travel
Windows
Typing Quality
Full Comparison
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Height
Width
Depth
Depth With Wrist Rest
Weight
Build Quality
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
Ergonomics
Side Picture
Board Design
Minimum Incline
Medium Incline
Maximum Incline
Wrist Rest
Backlighting
Backlighting Picture
White Shot
Brightness Max
Brightness Min
Backlighting
Color
Individually Backlit Keys
Color Mixing
Effects
Programmable
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Detachable
Length
Connector (Keyboard side)
Wireless Versatility
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
Proprietary Receiver
Battery Type
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Macro Programmable Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
Wheel
USB Passthrough
Numpad
Windows Key Lock
Lock Indicator
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Mechanical
Feel
Operating Force
Actuation Force
Pre-Travel
Total Travel
Typing Quality
Typing Noise
Typing Sample
Noise
Latency
Latency Video
Latency Wired
Latency Receiver
Latency Bluetooth
Software & Programming
Software Picture
Keychron K1
Ducky One 2
Comments
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