Ducky One 2 SF vs Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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Ducky One 2 SF
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

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Our Verdict

Ducky One 2 SF

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

The Ducky One 2 SF and the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed are 65% compact gaming keyboards, but the Razer has significantly lower latency. Also, you can use the Razer wired or wirelessly, and it can pair with up to three devices at once via Bluetooth. The Razer is available with clicky Razer Green and linear Razer Yellow switches only. On the other hand, the Ducky is available with a variety of Cherry MX switches. While the Ducky doesn't have any software to easily make customizations, some users may prefer the lack of software. You can still set macros and customize the RGB backlighting from the board itself.

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Variants

  • One 2 SF (Black)
  • One 2 SF (White)
  • BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Black)
  • BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed (Phantom Edition)

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Black
One 2 SF
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Black
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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White
One 2 SF
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Phantom Edition
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.2
9.0

Operating Force 
 

68 gf
58 gf

Latency 
 

7.0
10

Software & Programming 
 

6.1
9.6

Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Backlighting 
 

9.1
9.9

Typing Quality 
 

9.0
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

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Size 
 

Compact (65%)
Compact (65%)

Height 
 

1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.6" (4.1 cm)

Width  

12.8" (32.6 cm)
12.5" (31.8 cm)

Depth 
 

4.2" (10.7 cm)
5.1" (13.1 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.37 lbs (0.623 kg)
1.59 lbs (0.723 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Keycap Material  

PBT
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.5
6.5

Side Picture  

Board Design 
 

Straight
Straight

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

Maximum Incline 
 

13.5°

Wrist Rest  

No
No
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Backlighting 
 

9.1
9.9

Backlighting Picture  

White Shot 
 

Brightness Max 
 

Brightness Min 
 

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Color 
 

RGB
RGB

Individually Backlit Keys 
 

Yes
Yes

Color Mixing 
 

Poor
Good

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Programmable 
 

No
Yes
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
10

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
Rechargeable
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Media Keys 
 

Hot Keys
Hot Keys

Macro Programmable Keys 
 

All
All

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Wheel  

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

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Typing Experience

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Cherry MX Blue
Razer Green

Mechanical 
 

Yes
Yes

Feel 
 

Clicky
Clicky

Operating Force 
 

68 gf
58 gf

Actuation Force 
 

51 gf
54 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
1.8 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.8 mm
4.0 mm
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Typing Quality 
 

9.0
7.0
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Typing Noise 
 

Typing Sample  

Noise 
 

Loud
Loud
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Latency 
 

7.0
10

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

14.4 ms
1.2 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
0.8 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
9.5 ms
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Software and Operating System

Software & Programming 
 

6.1
9.6

Software Picture  

Software Name  

No Software
Razer Synapse 3

Account Required 
 

No Software
No

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Cloud Sync 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming 
 

Onboard
Software and Onboard

Ease Of Use 
 

No Software
Easy

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No
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Keyboard Compatibility 
 

7.2
8.5

Windows  

Full
Full

macOS  

Partial
Partial

Linux  

Partial
Partial

Android  

No
Partial

iOS  

No
Partial

iPadOS  

No
Partial
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Check Price

Black
One 2 SF
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Black
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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White
One 2 SF
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Phantom Edition
BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
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Ducky One 2 SF

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

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