Ducky

Ducky OK-M

Ranked #6 in Mechanical Keyboards

569 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

PCWorld's incredible value with VIA, PBT and wireless from a brand with decades of hardware credibility. The plastic case keeps it mid-pack.

Consolidated from 13 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 glowing source
1 enthusiastic source
10 positive sources
1 unconvinced source

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Pros & cons

✓ Hot-swap sockets
✓ VIA programming means the configuration tool cannot be abandoned
✓ Durable PBT keycaps
✓ Dual-mode wireless with 2.4GHz or Bluetooth
✓ Gasket-mount design with five-layer acoustic dampening

✗ Plastic case

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 6 articles, 3 video reviews and 4 community sources

1 glowing source

GeekaWhat Jay Harris · reviewer · Jul 2026

Meet the Ducky OK-M-98, a fully mechanical 98% keyboard with hot-swappable switches, acoustically dampened internals, tri-mode connectivity, and, of course, lighting up the wazoo for those that love RGB. And to top it all off, the Ducky OK-M-98 is highly affordable.

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1 enthusiastic source

PCWorld Michael Crider · reviewer · Feb 2026

Ducky’s OK-M is an absolutely incredible value in a mechanical keyboard, starting at just $65 $69. Hot-swap sockets, VIA programming, and dual-mode wireless make it an easy recommendation, even with cheap switches and short battery life on the smaller model.

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10 positive sources

PC Guide Sebastian Kozlowski · reviewer · Aug 2026

As for the main board, the keycaps are rather thick and sturdy, offering a great, solid feel to the switches. It comes with either KTT Linear or Tactile switches. Being hot-swappable with the budget switches, it does allow for great repairability and customization of the keyboard.

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うしゃすらいむ【ガジェット紹介】うしゃすらいむ【ガジェット紹介】 · 51K subscribers · Jan 2026

Considering it's under 10,000 yen, the visuals are quite stylish.

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👀 🤔🤔 Ducky OK-M is stacked for $70. Tri mode, hot swappable, gasket mount, and it actually sounds good. Even sounds better than my Starfield keyboard 👀👀🤣 Dial + VIA support, 65/75/98 options. Definitely hard to beat.

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Daihuku Keyboard Daihuku Keyboard · 17.4K subscribers · May 2026

Considering the price, I think it is an excellent keyboard with a good balance of typing feel and functionality.

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Trusted Reviews Reece Bithrey · reviewer · Jul 2026

The OK-M-98’s lighting is bright and acts as more of an underglow than a full-blown rainbow, owing to the solid nature of the keycaps. I think this gives it a bit of a smarter finish if you’re into that sort of thing.

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Worth Buying Worth Buying · 1K subscribers · Jul 2026

This keyboard is a compact 65% layout that combines functionality with an aesthetically pleasing design. It's designed for gamers and typists alike, providing a premium mechanical typing experience without the hefty price tag. One of the standout features of the Ducky OKM is its gasket-mount design. This innovative construction helps to reduce vibrations, resulting in a quieter typing experience

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Hardware Asylum Dennis Garcia - Ninja Lane · reviewer

This is Ducky aiming squarely at the value segment, and surprisingly, it’s not cutting as many corners as you’d expect.

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See why the OK-M is called "unbeatable" and crowned a new “budget champion”🏆.

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Best budget keyboard of 2026 👀 🤔🤔 Ducky OK-M is stacked for $70. .

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GadgetCV Samuel Ojo · reviewer · Jul 2026

Ducky OK-M-98 Review: Budget Mechanical Keyboard Done Right

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1 unconvinced source

B r/BudgetKeebs u/ArgentStonecutter · owner

A lot of contradictions remain: https://ducky.global/products/ok-m lists "Connectivity：Wired only" and "Polling Rate：8000 Hz" while a shop listing says it's 1000 Hz, and the Ducky site says "Switches：Haimu Magenetic" while shop listings say KTT switches.

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