Ducky One 2 Pro Classic vs One 2 Pro Pudding

The main differences are the keycaps and switch orientation. The Pudding Edition has keycaps with translucent sides for more RGB glow and uses south-facing switches. The Classic has standard backlit keycaps and north-facing switches. The Classic also lists official Mac and Linux support, which the Pudding version lacks.

No. According to the vendor product characteristics, the Ducky One 2 Pro Pudding Edition is listed as 'Mac Compatible: No' and 'Linux Compatible: No'. It is designed for Windows systems. The Classic version explicitly supports Mac, Windows, and Linux.

The Pudding Edition is designed for more dramatic RGB lighting. Its keycaps have translucent sides, allowing light to shine through the sides of the keys for a more immersive glow. The Classic uses standard double-shot PBT keycaps where light primarily shines through the legend on top of the key.

No. Both the Ducky One 2 Pro Classic and Pudding Edition are listed as 'Hotswap: No' in their vendor specifications. Switches are soldered onto the PCB and cannot be changed without desoldering.

The Ducky One 2 Pro Classic uses a plastic plate. The Ducky One 2 Pro Pudding Edition uses an aluminum plate, which typically provides a more rigid and higher-pitched typing sound compared to plastic.

Both use OEM profile, double-shot PBT keycaps, but the design differs. The Pudding Edition keycaps have 'translucent sides and legends with opaque tops' specifically for enhanced RGB. The Classic uses standard backlit legends.

It refers to the orientation of the LED on the switch PCB. The Pudding has south-facing switches (LED on the south side, towards you), which prevents interference with Cherry-profile keycaps. The Classic has north-facing switches (LED on the north side, away from you), which can sometimes cause keycap interference but may provide brighter top lighting.

Yes. According to the vendor descriptions, both keyboards include a bonus 'Year of the Dragon' themed spacebar, a random color enter key, and a detachable USB-C to USB-A cable. They also mention an optional Ducky silicone dust cover.

Both models feature the same internal sound dampening according to Ducky. They include a 'Quack Mechanics EVA sound dampener and Q-Bounce synthetic padding' to reduce case reverberation and create a more muted typing sound.

Feel is subjective, but the Pudding's aluminum plate may offer a firmer, more consistent typing experience. The Classic's plastic plate can feel slightly more flexible. The switch options (Cherry MX, Kailh BOX) are identical, so the plate material is the primary differentiator in feel.

Yes, both use standard MX stems. However, if you plan to use Cherry-profile keycaps, the Pudding's south-facing switches will avoid any potential interference with the keycap housing. The Classic's north-facing switches might cause interference with some Cherry-profile sets.