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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 2, 2026

Ducky One 2 vs Mistel X8 Gloaming

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Ducky One 2

Build quality in the bottom 10% of 100% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.

Get the

Mistel X8 Gloaming

Build quality in the bottom 20% of 100% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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.

Ducky One 2

Mistel X8 Gloaming

  • Case material

    ABS, Plastic

    Plastic

  • Backlight

    RGB, north-facing

    None

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • Released

    2023

    2026

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ducky One 2
  • Mistel X8 Gloaming
Performance
72
59
Build quality
44
45
Productivity
59
60
Customizability
53
47
Portability
44
44

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Ducky One 2 vs Mistel X8 Gloaming specs

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

3 of 16 specs differ

Ducky One 2

Mistel X8 Gloaming

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Plastic
Plastic

Plate material

Plastic
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Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2026

Where to buy

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