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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Kataaa Model VI vs Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD

Get the Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD for qmk and sound dampening.

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.

Kataaa Model VI

Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Case material

    Plastic, Steel

    ABS, Plastic

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Plate material

    Steel

    FR4, POM

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Kataaa Model VI
  • Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD
Performance
50
64
Build quality
72
82
Productivity
65
92
Customizability
68
93
Portability
84
75

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Hot-swappable
  • VIA
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Full specs

Kataaa Model VI vs Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD specs

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

11 of 23 specs differ

Kataaa Model VI

Ducky Tinker 65 ProjectD

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic, Steel
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

Steel
FR4, POM

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

770 g
—

Dimensions

28 x 164 x 330 mm
—

Typing angle

17°
—

Backlight

None
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • zFrontierHK

    In stock
    $34Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$34Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $42Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$42Visit

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