Ducky One 2 Mini vs Vortex Pok3r
The Ducky One 2 Mini and the Vortex Pok3r are close alternatives. The main differences: the Ducky One 2 Mini is the cheaper of the two at $99 versus $130; stock, the Ducky One 2 Mini sounds clacky, stock plate mount and the Vortex Pok3r clean mx clack.
- Lower priceDucky One 2 Mini$99 versus $130
Choose the Ducky One 2 Mini if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($99).
Choose the Vortex Pok3r if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for typing.
Ducky One 2 Mini vs Vortex Pok3r, spec by spec
| Ducky One 2 Mini | Vortex Pok3r | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 60% | 60% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | Doubleshot PBT |
| Case | ABS plastic | Aluminum |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $99 (stronger spec) | $130 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky, stock plate mount | clean MX clack |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
32% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Ducky One 2 Mini; 52% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Vortex Pok3r.
Where to buy the Ducky One 2 Mini
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Where to buy the Vortex Pok3r
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