Ducky One 3 SF Aura vs Glorious PC V2QMK vs PBT
Choose the Glorious PC V2 for its aluminum top case and QMK support, or the Ducky One 3 SF Aura for PBT pudding keycaps and its layered silicone and EVA dampening.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ducky One 3 SF Aura
QMK
Build quality in the bottom 30% of 65% boards under $100.
- PBT double-shot pudding-style keycaps have translucent sides and opaque tops.
- Dual-layer silicone and EVA foam sound dampeners are specified by the vendor.
- Per-key programmable RGB and a translucent case support a distinctive lighting presentation.
Get the
Glorious PC V2
PBT
Build quality in the top 25% of 65% boards under $100.
- CNC aluminum top case paired with a polymer bottom case.
- QMK support and Glorious Core programmability are listed.
- Hot-swap sockets support both 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Choose the Glorious PC V2 if QMK, 3-pin and 5-pin switch support, or its CNC aluminum top case are priorities. Pick the Ducky One 3 SF Aura if you prefer PBT pudding keycaps, its specified silicone and EVA dampening, or dedicated multimedia keys. Check keycap profile compatibility before buying the Glorious, since its north-facing LEDs may interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps.
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 3 SF Aura
Glorious PC V2
Case material
Plastic
Aluminum, Plastic
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
Keycaps
ABS, PBT
ABS
Screw-in stabilizers
No
Yes
Easier to tune than the plate-mount stabs you get prebuilt
Backlight
RGB
RGB, north-facing
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Ducky One 3 SF Aura
- Glorious PC V2
- Performance
- 5566
- Build quality
- 5278
- Productivity
- 7192
- Customizability
- 6882
- Portability
- 7171
- Layout size: 65%
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Glorious PC V2 has the clearest edge for programming and modding, with QMK support and broader stated switch and stabilizer options. Ducky is a better fit for buyers who value dedicated media keys, detailed RGB presentation, or the specified 65% layout. Gaming is a close call because neither listing supplies latency figures, while Glorious offers the more clearly specified case construction. Both are wired compact boards, but Ducky's detachable cable is a useful practical distinction for moving it between setups.
Pick the Glorious PC V2
- Both models are wired and hot-swappable, but neither listing specifies gaming latency or polling behavior.
- The Glorious PC V2 has a CNC aluminum top case and pre-lubed clip-on stabilizers, which may appeal to buyers prioritizing those construction details.
Ducky One 3 SF Aura vs Glorious PC V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 20 specs differ
Ducky One 3 SF Aura
Glorious PC V2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
Mac & Windows
Released
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Ducky One 3 SF Aura vs Glorious PC V2: your questions
The Glorious PC V2 is the clearer choice if QMK support matters, since its listing explicitly names QMK. Ducky's listed features include hot-swap sockets and a remapped macro layout, but QMK support is not specified.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Glorious specifically says its sockets support both 3-pin and 5-pin switches, while Ducky specifies exclusive Kailh Yellow sockets.
Its north-facing LEDs may cause Cherry-profile keycaps to hit the switch housing, according to the compatibility warning. Check the fit of your intended keycaps before choosing this board.
The Ducky One 3 SF Aura vendor description specifies thick PBT double-shot keycaps with translucent sides and opaque tops. The Glorious PC V2 listing specifies ABS keycaps.
Ducky specifies per-key programmable RGB, pudding-style keycaps, and a translucent case. Glorious lists an RGB LED backlight and diffused sidelights.
The vendor listing for the Glorious 65% model says it has no multimedia keys. The Ducky One 3 SF Aura metadata lists multi-media keys.
Both listings mention sound dampening. Ducky's vendor description identifies dual-layer silicone and EVA foam, while Glorious specifies sound-dampening foam.
The Ducky One 3 SF Aura has three-level adjustable feet. Glorious specifies feet that allow 7° and 14° typing angles.
Both are listed as wired-only keyboards. Each has a USB-C connection listed, and Ducky's vendor description specifies a detachable braided USB-C cable.
The Glorious PC V2 has a CNC aluminum top case and polymer bottom case according to its vendor description. Ducky's case material is listed as plastic.
Both are wired, so neither offers a wireless connection according to its listing. Ducky is listed as 65% and has a detachable braided USB-C cable; the Glorious metadata lists both 65% and 96% sizes.
Both product metadata listings include Mac/Win support. The vendor descriptions also identify Windows and Mac compatibility for each keyboard.
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