Ducky One 2 Mini Pro vs SF: 60% vs 65% Layout Comparison

Compare Ducky One 2 Mini Pro vs One 2 SF Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between Ducky's two most popular compact wired keyboards. The choice hinges on a fundamental layout trade-off: the ultra-portable 60% Mini Pro versus the slightly larger 65% SF with its extra keys. Both share core Ducky features like double-shot PBT keycaps, a wide switch selection, and RGB lighting, making the layout and specific feature differences the deciding factors.

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Main differences	Released in 2024 Available in a 60% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Has built-in sound dampening Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Available in a 65% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 66.9 Build Quality: 47.8 Productivity: 63.4 Customizability: 54.5 Portability: 67.7	Scores Performance: 65.8 Build Quality: 43.7 Productivity: 53.6 Customizability: 53 Portability: 67
Name	Name Ducky One 2 Mini Pro	Name Ducky One 2 SF
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 60%	Layout Size 65%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Plate Mount	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic	Case Material Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight -

Ducky One 2 Mini Pro Classic RGB LED 60% Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard

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Ducky One 2 SF RGB LED 65% Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard

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Released in 2024
Available in a 60% layout
Built with the ANSI layout standard
Has built-in sound dampening
Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting

Released in 2023
Available in a 65% layout
Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard
Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 66.9
Build Quality: 47.8
Productivity: 63.4
Customizability: 54.5
Portability: 67.7

Scores

Performance: 65.8
Build Quality: 43.7
Productivity: 53.6
Customizability: 53
Portability: 67

Name

Ducky One 2 Mini Pro

Name

Ducky One 2 SF

Release year

2024

Release year

2023

Switch Options

Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent

Switch Options

Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

60%

Layout Size

65%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI, ISO

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Wired, Wired only

Connection

Wired, Wired only

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Battery capacity

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Plate Mount

Mount Style

Plate Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb

Backlight

Rgb, North-face

Case Colors

Case Material

Plastic

Case Material

Plastic

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

Weight

Pros and Trade-offs

Your primary need dictates the choice. If you value the smallest possible footprint, plan to carry your keyboard often, or want a pre-modified sound profile, the Ducky One 2 Mini Pro is the better option. If you require dedicated arrow and navigation keys for productivity tasks like coding or data entry and are willing to accept a minor size increase, the Ducky One 2 SF is the more functional daily driver. Both are solid, well-built keyboards from a reputable brand.

Ducky One 2 Mini Pro

+Includes factory-installed Quack Mechanics EVA sound dampener and Q-Bounce padding for a quieter typing experience.
+Features upgraded V2 stabilizers for improved stability and sound, according to the manufacturer.
+60% layout is highlighted as extremely portable and saves maximum desk space.
+Comes with 10 additional PBT double-shot keycaps in a random color.
+Lower starting price point compared to the SF.

−Lacks dedicated arrow keys and a navigation cluster, requiring the use of function layers.
−No explicit mention of Linux compatibility in the provided vendor specifications.
−The 60% layout has a steeper learning curve for those used to larger keyboards.

Ducky One 2 SF

+65% layout retains dedicated arrow, delete, page up, and page down keys for greater convenience.
+Vendor specifications explicitly list compatibility with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
+Offers both ANSI and ISO physical layout options.
+Features a "petite bezel design" according to its product description.
+Includes a 60-inch detachable USB-C cable.

−Lacks the explicit sound-dampening foam layers mentioned in the Mini Pro's description.
−Generally carries a higher price than the Mini Pro.
−Slightly larger footprint than the 60% Mini Pro, reducing portability and mouse space.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Ducky One 2 SF is the clear choice for office work and programming due to its practical 65% layout with dedicated navigation keys. The Ducky One 2 Mini Pro wins for travel and has an edge for modders seeking a pre-dampened sound. For gaming and content creation, the decision is more subjective, boiling down to a user's preference for mouse space versus immediate arrow key access.

GamingTie

•Both have a 1000Hz polling rate and N-key rollover for performance.
•Both are wired-only, ensuring consistent latency.
•The Mini Pro's 60% layout maximizes mouse space, while the SF's arrow keys can be useful for some game genres.

OfficeDucky One 2 SF

•The One 2 SF's 65% layout includes dedicated arrow, delete, page up, and page down keys, reducing reliance on layers for common tasks.
•Both offer silent switch options (like Cherry MX Silent Red) for quieter environments.
•The vendor page lists explicit Linux compatibility for the SF, while the Mini Pro's listing specifies Windows and Mac.

ProgrammingDucky One 2 SF

•The SF's dedicated arrow and navigation cluster is highly beneficial for code editing and navigation.
•Both keyboards support Ducky Macro 2.0 for creating custom shortcuts.
•The ISO layout support listed for the SF may be preferable for some international programmers.

TravelDucky One 2 Mini Pro

•The Mini Pro's 60% size is described as "lightweight and extremely portable" in its vendor description.
•Both have detachable USB-C cables for easier packing.
•The smaller footprint fits more easily on cramped surfaces like coffee shop tables.

ModdingDucky One 2 Mini Pro

•The Mini Pro includes a Quack Mechanics EVA sound dampener and Q-Bounce synthetic padding from the factory, providing a modified sound profile out of the box.
•It also features V2 stabilizers for improved feel and sound, according to the manufacturer.
•Both keyboards are plate-mount, pre-built, and not hot-swappable, offering similar baseline modding limitations.

Content CreationTie

•Both keyboards have multimedia keys accessible via function layers.
•The choice depends on personal workflow: the SF's arrow keys aid in timeline scrubbing, while the Mini Pro saves desk space for graphics tablets.
•Both use north-facing RGB LEDs (SF explicitly listed, Mini Pro implied by RGB specification) which can cause interference with certain Cherry profile keycaps.

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