Ducky Zero 6108 vs MelGeek Modern97
Choose the Ducky for a full-size layout and PBT keycaps, or the Modern97 for Hall Effect features, a more compact layout, and a larger battery.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ducky Zero 6108
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 100% boards under $100.
- Full-size ANSI layout with 108 keys and multimedia keys.
- PBT keycaps, with double-shot legends listed by the vendor.
- Aluminum plate and south-facing RGB.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
MelGeek Modern97
Hall effect
- 97-key ANSI layout with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and USB-C wired connectivity.
- Hall Effect and Rapid Trigger features, plus a listed 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- Gasket mount with a slotted PCB.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Ducky Zero 6108 if you want a full-size keyboard with PBT keycaps and an aluminum plate. Choose the Modern97 if Hall Effect and Rapid Trigger features, a smaller 97-key layout, or its larger battery matter more. Before buying the Modern97, confirm that magnetic switches and its keycap-facing constraints suit your plans.
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 Zero 6108
MelGeek Modern97
Layout size
100%
90%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Battery
2,500 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS, Plastic
ABS
- Ducky Zero 6108
- MelGeek Modern97
- Performance
- 7490
- Build quality
- 5270
- Productivity
- 6278
- Customizability
- 5879
- Portability
- 5055
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Modern97 has the clearer gaming feature set, while its smaller layout and larger battery make it the more travel-oriented option here. The Ducky is a straightforward fit for users who want a full-size board and PBT keycaps. Programming and content creation are closer calls, with layout preference and Mac support affecting the decision. Modders should weigh the Modern97's mount flexibility against its magnetic-switch-only rule.
Pick the MelGeek Modern97
- The Modern97 lists Hall Effect and Rapid Trigger features.
- It specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- Both keyboards offer wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
Ducky Zero 6108 vs MelGeek Modern97 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 25 specs differ
Ducky Zero 6108
MelGeek Modern97
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Ducky Zero 6108 vs MelGeek Modern97: your questions
The Ducky Zero 6108 is a 100% keyboard with 108 keys, PBT keycaps, and an aluminum plate. The Modern97 has a 97-key layout and adds Hall Effect and Rapid Trigger features.
The Modern97 is the more gaming-focused option on listed features, with Hall Effect, Rapid Trigger, and a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes. Both keyboards support wired and wireless connections.
No. Its compatibility rule specifies magnetic switches only, and says standard MX switches will not fit.
Yes. The Ducky is hot-swappable, and the vendor says its PCB supports both 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The product listing identifies Cherry MX2A switch variants.
The Ducky Zero 6108 has PBT keycaps, described by its vendor as backlit double-shot PBT. The Modern97 has double-shot ABS keycaps.
The Modern97 has a 97-key layout, while the Ducky is a 100% keyboard with 108 keys. This makes the Modern97 the more compact layout of the two.
The Modern97 has a 4000mAh battery, compared with the Ducky Zero 6108's 2500mAh battery. Those capacities do not establish how long either keyboard will run between charges.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired USB-C. The Modern97 vendor description also specifies Bluetooth 5.1 and wireless connections to up to eight devices.
The Ducky vendor listing says it is Windows compatible and lists no Mac compatibility. The Modern97 vendor listing specifies both Windows and Mac support.
The Modern97 has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rule warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Check the keycap clearance before choosing that profile.
Both keyboards have compatibility warnings for shine-through legends, which may stay dark with the listed LED orientations. The Ducky's south-facing LEDs can also be clipped by some sculpted keycaps, while the Modern97 lists both north- and south-facing LED concerns.
The Modern97 lists both gasket mount and plate mount, and its vendor describes a gasket structure with a slotted PCB. The Ducky Zero 6108 is listed as plate mount.
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