Ducky One X

Name: Ducky One X
Brand: Ducky
Price: 179 USD

Ducky · full · standard height

The Ducky One X is the world's first inductive-switch keyboard, a tri-mode full-size board with 0.1-3.5mm adjustable actuation and rapid trigger; its proprietary analog inductive switches are not swappable with standard MX or magnetic switches and it uses Ducky's web configurator rather than QMK.

Best for: gaming, enthusiast.

Ducky One X specs

Layout	full
Height	Standard
Connectivity	Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Hot-swap	No
Stock switches	Ducky Inductive Linear
Keycaps	PBT double-shot, OEM profile, backlit
Case	plastic with stainless steel plate
Mount	gasket (QUACK Mechanics+, 7-layer dampening)
Backlight	RGB
QMK / VIA	No
Battery	2500 mAh
Typical price	$179
Sound (stock)	muted, heavily dampened
Released	2025

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