@@Derfinater Recently got my hands on a set of Gat Reds, and found a great deal on Gat Yellows, planning to compare them when they arrive! Which Gats are your fav?
i literally just received this same exact keyboard and my year of the rat space bar was brokens so far i love it. box whites, imo are far superior to cherry blues. the only thing im thinking about doing to it is lubing the stabilizers and putting a dampener behind the pcb
Glad to hear that you like it too! I'd suggest reaching out to wherever you bought from regarding the broken space bar. For some, it can be a major reason to buy a Ducky board. Let me know how the mods go!
I'm like you. I tried to like linear switches, there's nothing wrong with them I just can't get the feel for them. I work 8 hours on the computer at home and game; the linear just doesn't seem efficient enough for me. I ordered the Mecha with White box Clicky.
Excellent pick! I have access to clicky, tactile, and linears and the clicky have definitely become my favourites. The only issue is when I'm talking to someone and all they hear is - click click click -
Those BOX whites almost sound identical to my BOX jades. I'm not very familiar with switches so I wouldn't know for sure. Just got my first 60% KBD Paradise, sound pretty good but I wanna lube the switches and stabilizers.
Hey, Yes, that would make sense as they are closely related, with the difference being the click bar used in each switch. Excellent choice of board! Though, I've heard that lubing clicking switches may get rid of or ruin the click, something to be mindful of! Lubing stabs is a definite go though!
@@ohpinyanated1692 the stabs actually sound pretty decent. It’s also a hotswappable board so Ive been thinking of putting in novel key creams but I just don’t have the energy to do it😂
@@OhItsGibby I hear ya! I lubed 70 Gat Yellows for a few hours, but I carved out the time, played some classical, and the lubing was actually quite relaxing for me. Maybe something like that will help make it more enjoyable for you!
They still feel nice and crispy. The clicks provide just the right amount of tactile feedback without being as audibly annoying as Cherry Blues. The stock keycaps fit just fine, never encountered any tightness. Hope that answers your question, and your English is totally fine, no need to apologize :)
IMO, use what makes you happiest! The community may seem like that at times but it could just be a vocal minority rather than the actual consensus of the masses. Anyways, yes, I really enjoy the sound and feel of the BOX Whites :D What's your favourite switch?
Hi quick question. I have a lot of linear key switch keyboards and wanted to get a ducky one 2 mini with box whites but I'm afraid they may be too heavy of a switch. Would you say they would be too heavy for someone who only uses linear switches? Thanks @ChanningNatum
Hey Logan, Thanks for the question! It would depend on which linear switches you currently use. Switches like the Cherry/Gateron Reds and Silvers are very light relative to other switches. If you feel that anything even slightly heavier is too much, then the BOX whites may be too much for you. If you're using Gateron Yellows or even Cherry/Gateron Blacks, then you'll be totally fine as the BOX whites are the lightest of the BOX family of switches. I regularly rotate between Gateron Yellows and Kailh BOX Whites and don't notice any finger fatigue. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions! -Nate
Ah, no, this board is not hotswappable. Only the Special Edition Year of the Rat Ducky One 2 Mini is hotswappable. It's a special release board that comes with a special green/grey/black colour scheme. Every other board produced in 2020 was supposed to ship with the Year of the Rat spacebar but is unrelated to the aforementioned special model.
thank you for this video :) I'm looking to get this keyboard with either Kailh Box White or Brown switches, I'm just worried about the White switches being too loud; do you think these white switches are loud enough to be heard from the room next door ??
Glad you enjoyed it! If the entire house is quiet and you type fairly loudly, they may be audible. Though in my opinion, I think they are quieter than the Cherry MX Blues and other similar switches. Also depending on how you type, the click is less "audible" than it is "tactile". In your position, I would choose the BOX White's over the Brown's, it's a much more satisfying switch.
I believe Ducky ships them out in waves, so for the last few months, all the North American retailers have been getting the dark blue keycaps. It seems like ~a year ago, it was light red, and before that, light blue. I've only seen the dark blue caps with this particular spacebar.
Never tried it myself. I use a laptop so I'd personally use the built in keyboard and dedicated key for that. Though, FN+# will result in the corresponding FN key so I would think that it SHOULD work that way, though NOT certain :)
Currently... I've got 3 that I cycle between... but I've owned 3 others previously. Just released a new video highlighting one of them. I've also got a number of less interesting membrane boards lying around. Trying not to fall all the way down the rabbit hole haha. How many boards do you have?
@@ohpinyanated1692 I have 9 boards which I cycle through 7 of them and I use mainly browns and gat yellows... No, I don't think I have boards.. I have a problem.. hahaha =)
Got it off Amazon Canada under this posting: " www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08GHGZYB7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ". Seems like they don't carry it anymore or might just be out of stock, it might be available from other sellers?
Less than a week, from USA to Western Canada. If you're also shipping to Canada, see if you can contact FedEx about self-declaring the customs, I heard some people have saved money that way, since FedEx charges you an additional fee when they deal with customs.
Do the Kailh BOX Whites have a tactile bump and are they very loud or an ok volume? I'm buying my first mechanical keyboard and am still learning about the switches. Also how is the keyboard holding up?
Hey Thomas, Welcome to the rabbit hole that is the mechanical keyboard hobby! Yes, the BOX White's do have a tactile bump, similar to other clicky switches, as the resistance of the tactile surface is what causes the "click". Unique to Kailh's clicky BOX switches (White, Jade, Navy), is that they use a "clickbar" resulting in 2 audible clicks, one on the downstroke and the other on the returning upstroke. I think the volume is fine as other clicky switches tend to be louder, though sound can be very subjective. If you're sitting next to someone, they may become annoyed. The keyboard is holding up pretty well though I have noticed occasional key chatter in the "i" key. I believe this is an isolated issue as I haven't heard of other owners experiencing the same. Otherwise, I find myself enjoying the board more and more, favouring it over my linear (non-clicky) boards. Hope that helps and let me know what board you end up getting!
Certainly not a waste of money, especially if you consider what region you're in, and resultantly, what is available in your region for that price. In terms of pre-builts, Ducky is a solid brand that consistently puts out quality products. How are you liking the board?
IMO, the numpad isn't necessary, but having it can greatly boost speed. I prefer the compact aesthetic of smaller keyboards and forced myself to get by with the upper row for number entry. Instead, I think the arrow cluster is necessary as it is essential when navigating Excel. Are you in a similar field? What are your thoughts?
@@ohpinyanated1692 I am actually in a similar situation. I am an accountant as well, and recently switched to a TKL keyboard. I find that I can get by without the numpad. But if I had more data entry heavy responsibilities like Accounts Payable then I probably would not be able to get away without a numpad. Hopefully, I will never need a numpad again because smaller keyboards are so much better
The Kailh Box White's are a clicky switch so they're the noisiest type of mechanical switch, but I think my mic made them sound louder than they are. If you're using them somewhere with speakers playing audio, or a noisier house, they aren't that noticeable. Also, compared to other clicky switches like Cherry Blue's, Razer Green's, and Kailh THICC boiis (Jade and Navy), the White's are much quieter :) If you want the quietest switches, stick to Silent switches (cost more), or soft tactiles like Cherry Brown's and Gateron Oranges.
I've seen it on Amazon though you'll need to be careful to make sure whether it's "sold by Amazon" or "sold by (third party seller)". For products like this, I generally like to stick to electronic stores/sites that specialize in it.
Didn't want the ducky's with cherry switches but now that I see kailh box whites in stock I'm ordering one! :D
Those were my exact thoughts when I ordered mine! When it comes to clicky switches, Kailh's are much better than Cherry's!
@@ohpinyanated1692 Forsure man! I agree. I like gateron actually for linears.. love yellows!
@@Derfinater Recently got my hands on a set of Gat Reds, and found a great deal on Gat Yellows, planning to compare them when they arrive! Which Gats are your fav?
i literally just received this same exact keyboard and my year of the rat space bar was brokens so far i love it. box whites, imo are far superior to cherry blues. the only thing im thinking about doing to it is lubing the stabilizers and putting a dampener behind the pcb
Glad to hear that you like it too! I'd suggest reaching out to wherever you bought from regarding the broken space bar. For some, it can be a major reason to buy a Ducky board. Let me know how the mods go!
@@ohpinyanated1692 already emailed mechanicalkeyboards .com and they are mailing me out another one!
Great, their customer support is top notch! Hope it arrives quickly!
got one of them today rlly nice so far, where'd you get that pad btw? shits pretty as hell
I'm like you. I tried to like linear switches, there's nothing wrong with them I just can't get the feel for them. I work 8 hours on the computer at home and game; the linear just doesn't seem efficient enough for me. I ordered the Mecha with White box Clicky.
Excellent pick! I have access to clicky, tactile, and linears and the clicky have definitely become my favourites. The only issue is when I'm talking to someone and all they hear is - click click click -
@@ohpinyanated1692 If you have a Nvidia graphics card, download broadcast and it mutes it for those listening to you.
Im getting the ducky mecha mini v2 with kailh box white switches.
Solid pick! Kailh's clicky switches + a strong metal chassis!
Those BOX whites almost sound identical to my BOX jades. I'm not very familiar with switches so I wouldn't know for sure. Just got my first 60% KBD Paradise, sound pretty good but I wanna lube the switches and stabilizers.
Hey,
Yes, that would make sense as they are closely related, with the difference being the click bar used in each switch. Excellent choice of board! Though, I've heard that lubing clicking switches may get rid of or ruin the click, something to be mindful of! Lubing stabs is a definite go though!
@@ohpinyanated1692 the stabs actually sound pretty decent. It’s also a hotswappable board so Ive been thinking of putting in novel key creams but I just don’t have the energy to do it😂
@@OhItsGibby I hear ya! I lubed 70 Gat Yellows for a few hours, but I carved out the time, played some classical, and the lubing was actually quite relaxing for me. Maybe something like that will help make it more enjoyable for you!
@@ohpinyanated1692 yessir I lubed 100 zealio v2s for my buddy listening to some bluegrass.
how feels the kailh box with 4 months of use and the keycaps fit right in the switch or are tight? sorry for my english
They still feel nice and crispy. The clicks provide just the right amount of tactile feedback without being as audibly annoying as Cherry Blues. The stock keycaps fit just fine, never encountered any tightness. Hope that answers your question, and your English is totally fine, no need to apologize :)
@@ohpinyanated1692 thanks mate ✌that's is my next keyboard definitely
@@ohpinyanated1692 Yea, people on the other line can hear you typing on blues.
awesome video i was looking for a new keyboard and i saw this video and now i’m really looking forward to getting mine
Happy for you! Let me know how it turns out!
Thanks it was really interesting and you tell everything very well. Thank you so much
Glad you liked it!
Good vid im waiting on my ducky 60% as well
Awesome! Which switch combo did you order?
dude I would love to see more keeb videos from you!
I really appreciate that! You know, I think I'll make some more just because of that comment :)
@@ohpinyanated1692 hey, that's great! Good to know that my comment made you motivated.
Finally, someone not afraid to be proud of preferring clicky switches. Tired of hearing lInEaR iS fOr rEaL gAmErZz
IMO, use what makes you happiest! The community may seem like that at times but it could just be a vocal minority rather than the actual consensus of the masses. Anyways, yes, I really enjoy the sound and feel of the BOX Whites :D What's your favourite switch?
Hi quick question. I have a lot of linear key switch keyboards and wanted to get a ducky one 2 mini with box whites but I'm afraid they may be too heavy of a switch. Would you say they would be too heavy for someone who only uses linear switches? Thanks @ChanningNatum
Hey Logan,
Thanks for the question! It would depend on which linear switches you currently use. Switches like the Cherry/Gateron Reds and Silvers are very light relative to other switches. If you feel that anything even slightly heavier is too much, then the BOX whites may be too much for you. If you're using Gateron Yellows or even Cherry/Gateron Blacks, then you'll be totally fine as the BOX whites are the lightest of the BOX family of switches.
I regularly rotate between Gateron Yellows and Kailh BOX Whites and don't notice any finger fatigue.
Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any other questions!
-Nate
Pretty good 💯💯
I’m reading somewhere that Year of the Rat Ducky keyboards are hotswappable. Can you hotswap this one?
Ah, no, this board is not hotswappable. Only the Special Edition Year of the Rat Ducky One 2 Mini is hotswappable. It's a special release board that comes with a special green/grey/black colour scheme. Every other board produced in 2020 was supposed to ship with the Year of the Rat spacebar but is unrelated to the aforementioned special model.
thank you for this video :) I'm looking to get this keyboard with either Kailh Box White or Brown switches, I'm just worried about the White switches being too loud; do you think these white switches are loud enough to be heard from the room next door ??
Glad you enjoyed it! If the entire house is quiet and you type fairly loudly, they may be audible. Though in my opinion, I think they are quieter than the Cherry MX Blues and other similar switches. Also depending on how you type, the click is less "audible" than it is "tactile".
In your position, I would choose the BOX White's over the Brown's, it's a much more satisfying switch.
Does it always come with the extra blue keycaps or are the colors random?
I believe Ducky ships them out in waves, so for the last few months, all the North American retailers have been getting the dark blue keycaps. It seems like ~a year ago, it was light red, and before that, light blue. I've only seen the dark blue caps with this particular spacebar.
If u have to go to the bios by pressing F8 - do u press FN + 8?? Can you enter the bios with the FN key?? Thx!
Never tried it myself. I use a laptop so I'd personally use the built in keyboard and dedicated key for that. Though, FN+# will result in the corresponding FN key so I would think that it SHOULD work that way, though NOT certain :)
Nice video, and I'm curious. how many keyboards to you have? You look potentially to have like 30 or so soon.. :D
Currently... I've got 3 that I cycle between... but I've owned 3 others previously. Just released a new video highlighting one of them. I've also got a number of less interesting membrane boards lying around. Trying not to fall all the way down the rabbit hole haha. How many boards do you have?
@@ohpinyanated1692 I have 9 boards which I cycle through 7 of them and I use mainly browns and gat yellows... No, I don't think I have boards.. I have a problem.. hahaha =)
wheres the great wave desk mat from 👀
Got it off Amazon Canada under this posting: " www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08GHGZYB7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ". Seems like they don't carry it anymore or might just be out of stock, it might be available from other sellers?
Awesome thumbnail
Thank you :)
I’m getting one how long did it take to come in
Less than a week, from USA to Western Canada. If you're also shipping to Canada, see if you can contact FedEx about self-declaring the customs, I heard some people have saved money that way, since FedEx charges you an additional fee when they deal with customs.
Do the Kailh BOX Whites have a tactile bump and are they very loud or an ok volume? I'm buying my first mechanical keyboard and am still learning about the switches. Also how is the keyboard holding up?
Hey Thomas,
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is the mechanical keyboard hobby!
Yes, the BOX White's do have a tactile bump, similar to other clicky switches, as the resistance of the tactile surface is what causes the "click". Unique to Kailh's clicky BOX switches (White, Jade, Navy), is that they use a "clickbar" resulting in 2 audible clicks, one on the downstroke and the other on the returning upstroke. I think the volume is fine as other clicky switches tend to be louder, though sound can be very subjective. If you're sitting next to someone, they may become annoyed.
The keyboard is holding up pretty well though I have noticed occasional key chatter in the "i" key. I believe this is an isolated issue as I haven't heard of other owners experiencing the same. Otherwise, I find myself enjoying the board more and more, favouring it over my linear (non-clicky) boards.
Hope that helps and let me know what board you end up getting!
clicky switches have tactile bumps
@@ohpinyanated1692 Thanks for your help! I ended up getting a Ducky One 2 TKL with Kailh BOX Whites.
@@thomasmartin9536 Great pick! Let me know how it is 😁
Why is he so underrated I'm subbing Lol
I ordered this keyboard yesterday, is it worth it or am I wasting my money?
Waste of money compared to what you can get for the same price.
@@alborn4217 I got it for $111 AUD
Certainly not a waste of money, especially if you consider what region you're in, and resultantly, what is available in your region for that price. In terms of pre-builts, Ducky is a solid brand that consistently puts out quality products. How are you liking the board?
@@ohpinyanated1692 it amazing, this unboxing certainly helped me like it a lot more and it feels very nice when I am gaming
I love ur vibe bro keep going
Haha, thanks, much appreciated :D
Since you're in accounting, you don't find that you need the numpad on your keyboard?
IMO, the numpad isn't necessary, but having it can greatly boost speed. I prefer the compact aesthetic of smaller keyboards and forced myself to get by with the upper row for number entry. Instead, I think the arrow cluster is necessary as it is essential when navigating Excel. Are you in a similar field? What are your thoughts?
@@ohpinyanated1692 I am actually in a similar situation. I am an accountant as well, and recently switched to a TKL keyboard. I find that I can get by without the numpad. But if I had more data entry heavy responsibilities like Accounts Payable then I probably would not be able to get away without a numpad. Hopefully, I will never need a numpad again because smaller keyboards are so much better
Yo where’d you get that chair from
It's from Ikea, it's called the "Markus". I ended up returning it because it caused my head to get pushed forward resulting in neck/shoulder pain.
are the switches pretty loud or it's just me ?
loudest in the game
well ofc its loud there clicky switches
The Kailh Box White's are a clicky switch so they're the noisiest type of mechanical switch, but I think my mic made them sound louder than they are. If you're using them somewhere with speakers playing audio, or a noisier house, they aren't that noticeable.
Also, compared to other clicky switches like Cherry Blue's, Razer Green's, and Kailh THICC boiis (Jade and Navy), the White's are much quieter :) If you want the quietest switches, stick to Silent switches (cost more), or soft tactiles like Cherry Brown's and Gateron Oranges.
Is on Amazon
I've seen it on Amazon though you'll need to be careful to make sure whether it's "sold by Amazon" or "sold by (third party seller)". For products like this, I generally like to stick to electronic stores/sites that specialize in it.
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I feel exactly the same way!
anyone elsee develop keyboard chatter on this? ( see my e double typed!)
Yes, unfortunately my "i" developed chatter. Not sure if this is a Ducky issue or a Kailh issue :(
@@ohpinyanated1692 my cherry version had the same issue