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Ducky Outlaw 65 vs KeebFront Vanguard65

Get the Ducky Outlaw 65 for qmk and via. Get the KeebFront Vanguard65 for knob.

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 Outlaw 65

KeebFront Vanguard65

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

  • Mount style

    Plate Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ducky Outlaw 65
  • KeebFront Vanguard65
Performance
67
50
Build quality
74
67
Productivity
85
57
Customizability
88
63
Portability
77
72

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Ducky Outlaw 65 vs KeebFront Vanguard65 specs

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

10 of 17 specs differ

Ducky Outlaw 65

KeebFront Vanguard65

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Gasket Mount

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Plate material

CarbonFiber
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Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $254Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$254Visit
  • Input GearDE

    In stock
    $288Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$288Visit

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