Ducky One X

Ducky · full · standard height

3.833 ratings· Amazon

Ducky One X mechanical keyboard
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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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Ducky One 3 full · $129 The Ducky One 3 is a wired full-size hot-swap keyboard with Cherry MX switches, thick double-shot PBT keycaps, and Ducky's QUACK Mechanics silicone/EVA dampening for a refined stock sound. Compare: Ducky One X vs Ducky One 3 · popular
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