Ducky Zero 6108 review

Our VerdictA full-size mechanical choice with some of the best switches in the business, the Ducky Zero 6108 excels with its gorgeous MX2A Blues, as well as a sturdy chassis, useful full-size layout and convenient wireless connectivity. The lack of software isn’t fun for some, though.

Our Verdict

A full-size mechanical choice with some of the best switches in the business, the Ducky Zero 6108 excels with its gorgeous MX2A Blues, as well as a sturdy chassis, useful full-size layout and convenient wireless connectivity. The lack of software isn’t fun for some, though.

ForRidiculously sturdyResponsive, tactile switchesFantastic connectivityAgainstNo software means only basic RGB lighting effects

ForRidiculously sturdyResponsive, tactile switchesFantastic connectivity

AgainstNo software means only basic RGB lighting effects

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If there’s one keyboard manufacturer I’ve often considered to be underrated, that honour would go to Taiwanese brand Ducky. It was one of the first brands I really took notice of when I got into mechanical keyboards as a wee nipper nearly ten years ago. Back then, it was making headlines for manufacturing a special ‘board with handmade ceramic plates to mark theYear of the Roosterin the Chinese Zodiac, or a limited edition keyboard with eleven different MX switch variants: the Ducky One 711.

The headline inclusion with the Zero 6108 is it signals Ducky’s move from using Cherry’s original run of MX switches to the brand’s new MX2A offerings. Jacob previously discussed this with his review of the lovelyCherry Xtrfy K5V2, but for those unaware, allow me to explain a little more.

Zero 6108 specs(Image credit: Future)Switch type:Cherry MX2A BlueKeycaps:PBT, double-shotLighting:RGB, dimmable on keyboardOnboard storage:NoneExtra ports:USB-C for chargingConnection type:Wireless - Bluetooth/2.4 GHz receiverCable:USB Type-C/USB Type-A, detachableWeight:1.2 kg/2.64 lbsPrice:$99/£96

Zero 6108 specs

(Image credit: Future)Switch type:Cherry MX2A BlueKeycaps:PBT, double-shotLighting:RGB, dimmable on keyboardOnboard storage:NoneExtra ports:USB-C for chargingConnection type:Wireless - Bluetooth/2.4 GHz receiverCable:USB Type-C/USB Type-A, detachableWeight:1.2 kg/2.64 lbsPrice:$99/£96

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Ducky Zero 6108 gaming keyboard in white on a desk.

Switch type:Cherry MX2A BlueKeycaps:PBT, double-shotLighting:RGB, dimmable on keyboardOnboard storage:NoneExtra ports:USB-C for chargingConnection type:Wireless - Bluetooth/2.4 GHz receiverCable:USB Type-C/USB Type-A, detachableWeight:1.2 kg/2.64 lbsPrice:$99/£96

With regards to Ducky, the Zero 6108 is offered with four MX2A switch types—Red, Brown, Speed Silver and Blue—a nice mix of snappy linear choices, a soft tactile and a heavier, audibly tactile switch. My sample came with MX2A Blues, which was a personal decision as I know that those specific switches haven’t experienced the same quantity of improvements as other switch models. To be specific, MX2A Blue has missed out on lubrication and the move to a barrel spring, yet they still feel like a significant improvement on the OG MX Blues I’m used to.

Right out of the box, the MX2A Blues were smooth and gorgeous to type on, while retaining their signature audible click and high degree of tactility. I used to use MX Blues everyday on an old G80-3000 I had plonked on my desk when I was a teenager, and the Zero 6108 took me back to using that, except it felt even more responsive.

Even if the MX2A Blues miss out on lubrication, they still feel immediately smoother and even more precise over extended periods. The one place where Blues have traditionally fallen down though is with their gaming performance, and after a few runs of Counter Strike 2, I did find myself yearning for something lighter, and linear.

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Ducky Zero 6108 gaming keyboard in white on a desk.

However, gaming workloads aren’t what Blues are about, they never have been. Instead, they’re a reliable tactile switch designed to be a workhorse for office work. When typing up thousands of words a week, including this very review, the MX2A Blues make for some of the best switches for typists with a crisp click halfway down the keypress and a robust level of tactility to boot.

The only thing to watch out for is the noise—while you or I may love it, others in your household or office may not. Acoustics are also solid too, with the combo of those switches and a generous helping of PU foam internally, there’s no unwanted rattle or ping here.

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Ducky Zero 6108 gaming keyboard in white on a desk.

If those switches aren’t your jam, the Zero 6108 is hot-swappable, and provides vast compatibility with 5-pin switches. This means you can take any switch that conforms with five pins on the underside, and slot them into the keyboard without any need for desoldering the old ones, and soldering the new ones in. For my test, I had some spare Holy Panda switches from Drop, and they slotted in with no issue at all. It’s a handy extra that helps keep Ducky in the keyboard mainstream.

The RGB lighting looks good too, with a bright colour and even coverage across the full-size layout on offer. However, where the Zero 6108 falls down is with its lack of control over said lighting with no software. There is a small amount of customisation possible with key shortcuts to do things such as change the pattern (Fn+F10), increase or decrease the brightness (Fn+Up or Down Arrow) and change the speed (Fn+ Left or Right Arrow). The lighting effects themselves aren’t too impressive, with various options for showing off colours, but little else.

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Ducky Zero 6108 gaming keyboard in white on a desk.

Buy if…✅ You want a responsive, tactile typing experience:The MX2A Blue switches inside the Ducky Zero 6108 are some of my favourites, with a snappy, tactile keypress that’s wonderfully clicky.

Buy if…

✅ You want a responsive, tactile typing experience:The MX2A Blue switches inside the Ducky Zero 6108 are some of my favourites, with a snappy, tactile keypress that’s wonderfully clicky.

Don’t buy if…❌ You want addressable RGB:The Zero 6108 falls down with its basic RGB effects that are entirely controlled from the keyboard, and there are only a handful to go through.

Don’t buy if…

❌ You want addressable RGB:The Zero 6108 falls down with its basic RGB effects that are entirely controlled from the keyboard, and there are only a handful to go through.

Elsewhere, the Zero 6108 offers a big full-size layout with all the keys you need, including a nav cluster, number pad, and an extensive function row. There are also shortcut keys for media control and opening the calculator in the top right corner.

The 1.2 kg plastic chassis offers some serious heft too, while there is no deck flex in the slightest, and the Zero 6108 also comes with thoughtful touches including integrated lock lights, a cable management channel on the underside, and solid two-stage adjustable feet for changing the typing angle.

And what does all this Ducky goodness run you? Well, it’s$99/£96, which seems like a bit of a steal. Okay, I know you’re sacrificing advanced RGB effects and software, but for the most part otherwise, it’s hard to find this much keyboard for the price. That doesn’t just go for howbigthis thing is as a full-size keyboard, but for one with vast swathes of wireless connectivity and some of the best switches in the business.

While there may be better choices slightly higher up the price ladder, you’ll be hard-pressed to find something as strong across the board as the Ducky Zero 6108 for$99/£96.

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The Verdict86Read our review policyDucky Zero 6108A full-size mechanical choice with some of the best switches in the business, the Ducky Zero 6108 excels with its gorgeous MX2A Blues, as well as a sturdy chassis, useful full-size layout and convenient wireless connectivity. The lack of software isn’t fun for some, though.

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86Read our review policyDucky Zero 6108A full-size mechanical choice with some of the best switches in the business, the Ducky Zero 6108 excels with its gorgeous MX2A Blues, as well as a sturdy chassis, useful full-size layout and convenient wireless connectivity. The lack of software isn’t fun for some, though.

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Ducky Zero 6108A full-size mechanical choice with some of the best switches in the business, the Ducky Zero 6108 excels with its gorgeous MX2A Blues, as well as a sturdy chassis, useful full-size layout and convenient wireless connectivity. The lack of software isn’t fun for some, though.

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