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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 12, 2026

Ducky One V2 vs Mistel X8

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Ducky One V2

Build quality in the bottom 15% of 100% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

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

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Mistel X8

Mac & Windows

Build quality in the bottom 15% 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 V2

Mistel X8

  • Connection

    Wired

    Wired, Bluetooth

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Plastic

    ABS, Plastic

  • Backlight

    RGB, north-facing

    None

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • Mac & Windows

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ducky One V2
  • Mistel X8
Performance
72
58
Build quality
44
44
Productivity
48
59
Customizability
51
46
Portability
42
50

What they share

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

Ducky One V2 vs Mistel X8 specs

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

4 of 17 specs differ

Ducky One V2

Mistel X8

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, Bluetooth

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

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