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Apos OLKB Preonic vs Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD

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What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Apos OLKB Preonic

Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear

    Standard

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Aluminum

    ABS, Plastic

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Apos OLKB Preonic
  • Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD
Performance
61
64
Build quality
68
82
Productivity
56
92
Customizability
75
93
Portability
40
75

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • QMK
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Apos OLKB Preonic vs Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

13 of 21 specs differ

Apos OLKB Preonic

Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
65%

Layout standard

Colemak
ANSI

Ergonomics

Ortholinear
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Aluminum
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

—
FR4, POM

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • AposUS

    In stock
    $25Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$100Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $42Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$42Visit

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