Dude, thank you for this review. You covered details about this board that no other reviewer bothered to. I've since ordered it and absolutely love it.
I have built 2 custom boards and also used desoldered and lubed browns on an Anne Pro 2 and not sure why the obsession with Ducky. Iv never owned one but when i watch reviews i just dont know what is so different about it to the Anne Pro... but that metal case does look fly af
received one and I modded it by putting sound foam in the case and I lubed the switches carefully. I am pretty sure this competes with some high end custom keyboard. it feels and sounds incredibly premium. I highly recommend doing this it literally takes the product to a whole other level!!!!
Brian is my favourite RUclips for a multitude of reasons (like that amazing beard ) but mainly because I trust his opinions and non-biased reviews and those amazing aesthetics 👍keep it up
Great video as always, dude. For those looking to buy this product right now, it may be worth your while knowing that I bought this and it was delivered to me today but sadly it came with the additional coloured keycaps not being shine-through. They are opaque, as per in the standard One2 Mini. Specifically, this is a UK ISO layout with Silent Red switches.
A quick thing: Zinc oxide isn't a metal, in the same sense that rust (iron oxide) or sapphire/ruby(aluminium oxide) aren't metals. It does have that metallic feel of being cold to the touch though, due to it being a good conductor of heat.
I recently spilled a beverage into my mini and it stopped working. I have it upside down and slanted trying to get the liquid to fall out, but Ik not hopeful. Is there anything I can do to fix it? Or am I just screwed and have to get another keyboard?
found you by accident when looking for good mechanical keyboards... 2 weeks later, no keyboards purchased but i've literally watched all your keyboard and tech videos you're hilarious dude
I just bought this keyboard, I don’t regret it at all. I think I would recommend it to anyone. Even though it’s not hot swappable. There are plenty more ways to customize your keyboard. I want to get lubricant and just lube the switch’s without desoldering. So it works out in the end. I strongly agree with “I wish this keyboard was hotswappable” but I don’t think that should make you not buy this keyboard. It’s fantastic in every other section. The ducky one 2 mecha mini could go beyond where it is now if it was hotswappable. Fantastic job ducky😎👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
New to mechanical keyboards just quick question i can't decide between Ducky one 2 mecha or the massdrop ATL. Price wise Ducky will cost me 141 euros while the ATL is 152. The issue for me not pulling the trigger on ATL is stabliser and double tap issue. Want to get the MX brown keys. Then other hand it would be great to have dedicated arrows key. Hot swappable is not a big deal for me. What key to me is build quality. Man it tough one decide between the two any advice.
I ended up buying alt with halo clears it ended up cheaper than the Ducky mecha. I release how much dedicated arrows keys are really important to me as I use them alot. Plus if I don't like the switches I can always swap them out later on. I never had the chance to test MX browns as the stores where I live only have keyboards with red switches.
i have ONE problem with the keys...it's very minor but can greatly affect people that use it for typing. When replacing caps for arrow ones. The J is missing the dot or indention so you can feel the position of your hands!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait for Ducky Mecha SF with silent reds, but I hope they use a proper 68 keys layout with 1.75u shift and 1u ctrl so that the keyboard looks cleaner
Have had mine for a few days now, it might not be the cheapest mech keyboard I've had, but man am I glad with this one. It's very, very nice to use, feels solid and looks great! Macros take some getting used to and I still prefer software over this way of doing things, but it's very reliable. Very pleased with the upgrade!
Can you chose what key caps you could get on the ducky one 2 mecha mini or is it random because I want the red key caps and I see he had the blue ones?
I bought this keyboard but I will receive it in the start of January. I was really hyped about it, untill I saw a comment on some review I can’t remeber which. But the person said he had a keyboard much alike and over the year it became rusty? So you guys think that would happen with the ducky?
Red dragon has really amazing build quality for the price though, i have the K552 and it’s an actual tank it has zero deck flex and a metal case and backplate
Do you think a regular One 2 Mini pcb would fit in the new aluminum case? If so that would be awesome if they sold just the case with a competitive price point like $40-$50
Every rgb keyboard should do what the ducky does, use clear switches for better rgb lighting. Ive been using razer boards for a few years now and I wish the led was a bit more pronounced between the keys. Just seems like you can only see the light through the letters. Makes using pudding caps that much better.
I got the BF/CM Glorious mouse and keyboard bundles for $140 original price $225. It still hasnt arrived yet, but I can not wait to move on from a $10 keyboard to a mechanical one
Hi great vid but I have one question. I have the ducky one 2 mini already and I want to buy the mecha soo bad but I don’t want to spend my money and then they come out with a hot swap board. Do you think I should but it or should I wait
I am torn, looking to get a unique 60% for gaming. This or the Vortex pok3r slim? I love the look for the pok3r but also the look of this keyboard. I am a cherry red fan so either one has the switches. Badseed I have watched your review and know your love for the ducky, but what do you think for gaming? Mecha or vortex slim? Unique boards for sure. Thanks again for all the great content!
hey do you know if ducky would release a year of the rat keyboard? like how this and the one 2 mini has the year of the pig, do youthink they will make another with the rat. idk why im so obsessed with the rat, probs cos i like rats. Thanks!
Sorry for the stupid question... but with the 'raised' switches, would this mean a longer actuation time ??? Im new to gaming keyboards and I have a One 2 Mini and wondered why the keys sat so high up?? appreciate any help.
1:26 cast aluminum is actually the cheapest and weakest method of forming aluminum, leading to an unnecessarily heavier product. They claim that they use a cast to get those shapes and angles but CNC milling can also do the same, just cost more but will result in a higher quality product. For reference, Apple's products are milled from a single block of aluminum while sports cars use forged aluminum wheels, not cast aluminum wheels.
Does it have any key chatter yet. I am wondering cause I am looking for a new keyboard and was thinking about the 12mini but I saw it gets key chatter very frequently.
I have a question if you have a keyboard with say blues and you are tired of them can you replace the switches with another one like the mx sliver Please help if you can link video if there is one
LMAO
ahhh yeahhh
Brandon Taylor ahhhhh yeahhh
ouhhhhh yeahhhg 🤣
Ahhhhhh yeahhhhh
GhaV jGRite (jeaHAvee) bt did it first
I literally just got my ducky one 2 mini pure white 3 days ago, and he just convinced me to buy this.
Great job Brian
Km Rm R.I.P your wallet my guy
@@bleepdupdupbloop6777 it's called a return
About to have 3 ducky boards lol
Not even joking I got mine 3 days ago as well white cherry mx silver, oof
@@Saiu I got mine with blue switches.
4:44
d-did he just..?
😁😁😁😁😁😁
Yes, yes he did ;-)
i just realized you got the hat down too lmao
BT and Badseed is the best RUclips bromance
Awwww yeah he did!
4:44 brandon taylor
Why BT is in the video
4:44 he even put the hat on
Dude, thank you for this review. You covered details about this board that no other reviewer bothered to. I've since ordered it and absolutely love it.
Over-simplification:
It's a metal mini.
In-depth details:
It has angles
I have built 2 custom boards and also used desoldered and lubed browns on an Anne Pro 2 and not sure why the obsession with Ducky. Iv never owned one but when i watch reviews i just dont know what is so different about it to the Anne Pro... but that metal case does look fly af
@@elguapo42
"not sure why the obsession with Ducky"
"I've never owned one but-"
@@zuckle5319 sorry i need more of a reason than a fortnite streamer plays with one
@@elguapo42 did you....did you read my comment?
@@zuckle5319 yea i did but i didnt see anything new added discussion it was like when someone says oof
received one and I modded it by putting sound foam in the case and I lubed the switches carefully. I am pretty sure this competes with some high end custom keyboard. it feels and sounds incredibly premium. I highly recommend doing this it literally takes the product to a whole other level!!!!
Would this work for the frozen llama collab and what do you recommend for sound foam
4:44 omg I love it! Thank you for all your reviews! You helped me decide to get the One 2 Mini! Keep up the awesome work!
In terms of quality, aesthetic, and durability you would've been better off with a K70 Mk.2
Not if dude was in the market for a 60% board
Kadiea Navales aesthetic....yes, quality durability, no
will you be doing a review on the new Ducky Mecha SF Pro Black Aluminum 65% Hotswap RGB Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard?
Brian is my favourite RUclips for a multitude of reasons (like that amazing beard ) but mainly because I trust his opinions and non-biased reviews and those amazing aesthetics 👍keep it up
4:44
I have been Brandon Taylor’d
i read that breonna taylord :sob:
Great video as always, dude. For those looking to buy this product right now, it may be worth your while knowing that I bought this and it was delivered to me today but sadly it came with the additional coloured keycaps not being shine-through. They are opaque, as per in the standard One2 Mini. Specifically, this is a UK ISO layout with Silent Red switches.
A quick thing: Zinc oxide isn't a metal, in the same sense that rust (iron oxide) or sapphire/ruby(aluminium oxide) aren't metals. It does have that metallic feel of being cold to the touch though, due to it being a good conductor of heat.
I recently spilled a beverage into my mini and it stopped working. I have it upside down and slanted trying to get the liquid to fall out, but Ik not hopeful. Is there anything I can do to fix it? Or am I just screwed and have to get another keyboard?
If you're on the radio talking, I would tell that it's The Rock reviewing a keyboard.
found you by accident when looking for good mechanical keyboards... 2 weeks later, no keyboards purchased but i've literally watched all your keyboard and tech videos you're hilarious dude
4:44
Wait. That's illegal
copy strike!!
I truly wish they'd release the case for purchase individually. I think they'd sell more than they could imagine of it.
I just bought this keyboard, I don’t regret it at all. I think I would recommend it to anyone. Even though it’s not hot swappable. There are plenty more ways to customize your keyboard. I want to get lubricant and just lube the switch’s without desoldering. So it works out in the end. I strongly agree with “I wish this keyboard was hotswappable” but I don’t think that should make you not buy this keyboard. It’s fantastic in every other section. The ducky one 2 mecha mini could go beyond where it is now if it was hotswappable. Fantastic job ducky😎👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
0:10 he didn't even asked this time guys, but let's go!
New to mechanical keyboards just quick question i can't decide between Ducky one 2 mecha or the massdrop ATL. Price wise Ducky will cost me 141 euros while the ATL is 152. The issue for me not pulling the trigger on ATL is stabliser and double tap issue. Want to get the MX brown keys. Then other hand it would be great to have dedicated arrows key. Hot swappable is not a big deal for me. What key to me is build quality. Man it tough one decide between the two any advice.
Same question
I ended up buying alt with halo clears it ended up cheaper than the Ducky mecha. I release how much dedicated arrows keys are really important to me as I use them alot. Plus if I don't like the switches I can always swap them out later on. I never had the chance to test MX browns as the stores where I live only have keyboards with red switches.
My blue accent keys are not shine through for some reason
I understand that it's USB-C that plugs into the board but does it exit in normal USB?
dude you deserve much more subscribers than what you have. This is my favorite tech channel out there.
DUDE THAT MOD MIC OMG IT SOUNDS LIKE HIS CURRENT MIC FOR RECORDING BRU
Just bought the Ducky One 2 Mini with Cherry MX Red Silent switches and its so good!
how do you buy these, i cant find these anywhere in the UK
Same
One of the best reviews ever, man I love your channel
6:01 what does he mean by the arrow implementation on the Anne Pro?
If you tap the keys on the bottom right corner of the Anne Pro 2, it acts like arrow keys.
Blue Butt you mean the hold Fn and then wasd are arrow keys?
i have ONE problem with the keys...it's very minor but can greatly affect people that use it for typing. When replacing caps for arrow ones. The J is missing the dot or indention so you can feel the position of your hands!!!!!!!!!
Hotswap is nice, but nothing beats a nice quality solder.
Can't wait for Ducky Mecha SF with silent reds, but I hope they use a proper 68 keys layout with 1.75u shift and 1u ctrl so that the keyboard looks cleaner
Nice video Kratos
HA!! love the BT cameo 🤣
This board now offers a selection of Kailh switches so you're not stuck with just Cherry options.
Have had mine for a few days now, it might not be the cheapest mech keyboard I've had, but man am I glad with this one. It's very, very nice to use, feels solid and looks great! Macros take some getting used to and I still prefer software over this way of doing things, but it's very reliable. Very pleased with the upgrade!
Any word on a One 2 Mecha SF Pure White?
I have been waiting for this video so excited
My DIP switch 3 does not change the function key to Caps Lock. it doesn't do anything at all.
I have one now. The extra keys are shine through but only one LED under the space bar.
If they make a hotswap version I will buy it.
I can imagine someone looking at his Redragon keyboard and then feel inadequate. LOL
Me
Me
4:35 I loooove the space bar on this thing 😍
Can you chose what key caps you could get on the ducky one 2 mecha mini or is it random because I want the red key caps and I see he had the blue ones?
You can change the keycaps right?
Of course. To any mx compatible cap.
BadSeed Tech Thank You. And just to be sure you can change them to tai hao rubber keycaps right?
Help me, should i get this one or the pure white?
I vote Mecha but ultimately its whatever look you like.
BadSeed Tech but is there a big difference in durability between them?
Falkborn i wonder this aswell.
I just bought a mech mini and the space bar now has 3 LEDs and it uses the SF dip switches!
Very important info for people to know!
Whate kind of gold cable connector is at 8:37 ?
Can you have custom keycaps on this keyboard, like tai hao keycaps???
Is it waterproof?
I bought this keyboard but I will receive it in the start of January. I was really hyped about it, untill I saw a comment on some review I can’t remeber which. But the person said he had a keyboard much alike and over the year it became rusty? So you guys think that would happen with the ducky?
I was waiting for your video Brian. Awesome video
at 2:31. where did you get that matching Blue USB C cable from ? I likeee!!
Yo is durgod hades 60 still dropping a updated version?
I think the units shipping now are revised a bit in layout but I'm not sure if they've started shipping with PBT caps yet.
BadSeed Tech ah ok. I wanted PBT caps. Can you just buy 3rd party though right ?
I've been enjoying my Ducky One 2 Mini, but that Mecha Mini is awesome looking! Awww yeahhh, another great video Brian!
Red dragon has really amazing build quality for the price though, i have the K552 and it’s an actual tank it has zero deck flex and a metal case and backplate
Been waiting on this one for a LONG time.
Mine came with a broken usbc port and I have to exchange it but mechanical keyboards.com is taking so long
I’m gonna buy a Durgod Hades 68 with Cherry Speed Silver...This ducky is better in something?
Does it always include the year of the pig spacebar on this model? Just wondering. :)
Do you think a regular One 2 Mini pcb would fit in the new aluminum case? If so that would be awesome if they sold just the case with a competitive price point like $40-$50
Good thing I saw this video before actually buying the ducky one 2 mini thanks BP
Every rgb keyboard should do what the ducky does, use clear switches for better rgb lighting. Ive been using razer boards for a few years now and I wish the led was a bit more pronounced between the keys. Just seems like you can only see the light through the letters. Makes using pudding caps that much better.
I hope you appreciate the vid I did of you man, all in good fun :)
How to get blue additional keycaps instead of red?
I have loved my One 2 mini..! I went with the cherry MX silvers! Seeing this version of my already favorite keyboard! Yeah I’m in! Thank you Brian!!
Thanks for another great video. Which blue USB cable is that at 8:35?
I got the BF/CM Glorious mouse and keyboard bundles for $140 original price $225. It still hasnt arrived yet, but I can not wait to move on from a $10 keyboard to a mechanical one
What would you recommend for a beginner on a mechanical keyboard. The Ducky mecha mini or the Matrix keyboard?
Hi great vid but I have one question. I have the ducky one 2 mini already and I want to buy the mecha soo bad but I don’t want to spend my money and then they come out with a hot swap board. Do you think I should but it or should I wait
I am torn, looking to get a unique 60% for gaming. This or the Vortex pok3r slim? I love the look for the pok3r but also the look of this keyboard. I am a cherry red fan so either one has the switches. Badseed I have watched your review and know your love for the ducky, but what do you think for gaming? Mecha or vortex slim? Unique boards for sure. Thanks again for all the great content!
So is there going to be a white mecha version???????
hey do you know if ducky would release a year of the rat keyboard? like how this and the one 2 mini has the year of the pig, do youthink they will make another with the rat. idk why im so obsessed with the rat, probs cos i like rats. Thanks!
do you think ducky are going to make a sf version of this ducky one 2 mecha?
Is there a way to buy those colored keycaps? I got red and I really hate it and would be willing to by the blues
IDK if you read that, but would you also recommand the board to peaole who have the normal one 2 mini
Is there going to be a duck one 2 tkl in metal?
I'm considering preordering this board. Which switches should I get? Gaming is the #1 priority.
Are ducky keyboards hot swappable
Yo Bryan. Where did you get that USB C from?
bryson davis same question!
do a review on the leopold fc660m and compare it to this and other 60% boards
This. Am currently deciding between Leopold FC660M and Ducky Mecha Mini. Love the build quality of Leopold boards.
So this for 120 or a Drop Alt for 160? Hotswap would be nice but is it really worth it
Where did you buy that wrist rest?
Does anyone know when the WHITE version of the mecha mini releases ??
I ordered one and now the wait begins. Can you enter teh Bios while using this board and if so how?
4:44 Did not expect that... Love your videos BTW!
Just asking, which switch should I get, red or brown. Thank you for ur time
Red
Browns feel like a scratchy linear so might as well get the actual linear
@@bruhhurb8676 yeah 9 found out about more switches and got gateron black inks
@@thomasshero2776 so you have a custom keyboard now?
@@bruhhurb8676 i mean idk what ur def of custom keyboard is but I got a gmmk woth gateron black inks and ducky keycaps
Sorry for the stupid question... but with the 'raised' switches, would this mean a longer actuation time ??? Im new to gaming keyboards and I have a One 2 Mini and wondered why the keys sat so high up?? appreciate any help.
1:26 cast aluminum is actually the cheapest and weakest method of forming aluminum, leading to an unnecessarily heavier product. They claim that they use a cast to get those shapes and angles but CNC milling can also do the same, just cost more but will result in a higher quality product. For reference, Apple's products are milled from a single block of aluminum while sports cars use forged aluminum wheels, not cast aluminum wheels.
Cant seem to find anywhere to buy it in the UK online
4:44 I love that BT
Think they’re gonna make a TKL version? Would be the dream for me :)
There is a one 2 TKL
boatyVV bruh a mecha
Does it have any key chatter yet. I am wondering cause I am looking for a new keyboard and was thinking about the 12mini but I saw it gets key chatter very frequently.
The sound test is so much cleaner than the og mini
is there any possible way to get the mecha mini not from the usa? Oh and do you find it better than the one two mini?
What was that glorious key cap set you put on the Mecha mini!!!?!?!!
does this keyboard work for apple computers(mac)??
My extra keycaps didnt come back lit besides the arrow keys:(
Carlos Regalado hows the keyboard
I have a question if you have a keyboard with say blues and you are tired of them can you replace the switches with another one like the mx sliver Please help if you can link video if there is one