The Ducky One 2 SF is a versatile compact 65% keyboard that's available in different sizes, from a 60% keyboard like the Ducky One 2 Mini V1 to a full-size variant like the Ducky One 2. You can also get it with different Cherry MX switches; our unit has Blue switches. Every key is macro-programmable, and you have to record macros directly on the keyboard since it doesn't have dedicated software. It has full RGB backlighting with individually-lit keys, and it's a very well-built keyboard with doubleshot PBT keycaps. Despite its small size, the keys don't feel cramped, and it offers outstanding typing quality. Unfortunately, its latency is high for a wired keyboard, which might be a dealbreaker for some gamers.
Our Verdict
Although the Ducky One 2 SF has many features that make it a great gaming keyboard, its latency is high for a wired keyboard, which isn't ideal for fast-paced games. On the bright side, it's well-built and has full RGB backlighting. Every key is macro-programmable, but since it doesn't have dedicated software, you have to record macros directly on the board.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- All keys are macro-programmable.
- Available in a wide variety of Cherry MX switches.
- Doesn't have a wrist rest.
- No dedicated software.
The Ducky One 2 SF is a wired keyboard that isn't designed for use with mobile devices.
Good for office use. The Ducky One 2 SF offers an outstanding typing quality with the Cherry MX Blue switches. These switches are loud to use in an office environment, but you can get it with quieter ones. Unfortunately, this keyboard doesn't come with a wrist rest, but it's still comfortable to type on and has two incline settings.
- Outstanding typing quality.
- Available in a wide variety of Cherry MX switches.
- Doesn't have a wrist rest.
The Ducky One 2 SF is great for programming. All keys are macro-programmable, but without dedicated software, all macro recording is done directly on the keyboard. It also has full RGB backlighting, great if you work in a dark environment. Its typing quality is outstanding, and even though it doesn't have a wrist rest, it's still comfortable to type on.
- Outstanding typing quality.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- All keys are macro-programmable.
- Doesn't have a wrist rest.
- No dedicated software.
The Ducky One 2 SF is bad for use with home theater PCs. You can only use it wired, so you have to run a cable from the couch to the computer. On top of that, it lacks a trackpad, which means you need a dedicated mouse to navigate.
- Outstanding typing quality.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Wired-only
- No trackpad.
Changelog
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Updated Nov 19, 2024:
We've added a link to our 'Best Ducky Keyboards' recommendation article in the Compared to Other Keyboards section.
- Updated Feb 11, 2022: Following a firmware update (v1.07) the latency has been retested and the latency score has been upgraded from 6.8 to 7.0.
- Updated Feb 05, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Aug 26, 2020: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We reviewed the Ducky One 2 SF in black, and it's available in different sizes and in white, and you can see the differences below. Note that the 60% keyboards are known as 'Mini' and 65% keyboards are called 'SF', which stands for Sixty-Five. For the most part, we expect our results to be valid for the Ducky One 2 SF White. You can purchase each variant with a wide variety of Cherry MX switches, including Red, Brown, Silver, Black, etc.
| Color | Sizes | Backlighting |
|---|---|---|
| Ducky One 2 SF Black | 60%, 65%, TKL, Full | RGB |
| Ducky One 2 SF White | 60%, 65%, TKL | RGB |
If someone notices that their Ducky One 2 SF doesn't correspond to our review, please let us know in the discussions and we'll update the review.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Ducky One 2 SF is a great gaming keyboard that you can purchase in a wide variety of Cherry MX switches. It's a slightly larger variant of the Ducky One 2 Mini V1, and the two keyboards perform very similarly. What stands out about this keyboard is its outstanding typing quality. Sadly, it doesn't have dedicated software like some other mechanical keyboards, like the Razer Huntsman Mini.
See our recommendations for the best mechanical keyboards, the best gaming keyboards, and the best keyboards for programming. For more Ducky options, see our recommendations for the best Ducky keyboards.
The Ducky MIYA Pro and the Ducky One 2 SF are very similar 65% wired keyboards. They both have excellent build quality, and they're both available in various Cherry MX switches. The MIYA Pro is better for gaming mainly because it has somewhat lower latency. It has software for customization, which the One 2 SF lacks, but it isn't very user-friendly.
The Ducky One 2 SF and the Keychron K6 are both 65% keyboards, but the Ducky is wired, while the Keychron is wireless. The Keychron can be paired with up to three devices at once, which is great for multitasking. On the other hand, the Ducky has macro-programmable keys and onboard memory, which the Keychron lacks. Both keyboards are available in a variety of switch options. Unfortunately, the Ducky's latency is high, making it less ideal for fast-paced games.
The Ducky One 2 RGB TKL is essentially a TKL version of the Ducky One 2 SF. The main differences are that the One 2 RGB TKL has much lower latency and software for customization. Both keyboards are available in various switch options.
The Ducky Mecha Mini V2 and the Ducky One 2 SF are extremely similar keyboards. Both are available in a wide variety of Cherry MX switches, offer outstanding typing quality, and don't have dedicated software. However, the Mecha Mini is slightly better because it's built with an aluminum frame.
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