Final Thoughts
Price
£99.95 is not exactly a bargain for a keyboard, but in the world of mechanical keyboards, the Ducky Shine 2108S is on par with similar specification, full size keyboards. There may be better or worse options on the market for the same money, but it really depends on what your personal requirements are. This is a solid all-rounder with a price tag that is exactly where we would expect it to be.
Overview
I have mixed feelings about the new Ducky keyboard, in many respects I find it more than a little boring, standard looking and lacking in features, but at the same time I absolutely love it. The overall design is pretty standard though, a black wedge with fairly standard looking keys on it, so much so that many people wouldn’t give it a second look if they saw it on your desk. However, the LED back-lighting can certainly change that, in a dark room this thing looks gorgeous and is great for gaming in a darker environment.
Replaceable key caps are certainly welcome too, the original design may be a little bland, and while the four extra key caps add a little bit of change there are options to customise the keyboard with third-party key-caps from companies such as Qwer Keys.
Build quality isn’t anything incredible, but it’s hardly rubbish either. The plastics used feel decent enough and mechanical switches are world-famous for their reliability. The rubber grips and flip-up legs could be improved, but again they’re on par with most any other keyboard in this price range.
The typing action is lush, in fact it is the one thing that makes this keyboard world every penny and if you’re after a gorgeous typing action, without all the glitz and flare of a gaming keyboard, then this could be a more sensible choice for you.
Pros
- Brightness adjustable LED back lighting
- Replaceable key-caps
- High quality mechanical switches
- Dedicated volume keys
Cons
- Price could be more competitive, but is hardly overpriced.
- Some kind of Macro support would have been nice
- Rubber grips and feet could be improved
“Feature heavy gaming keyboards are nice, but not suitable for everyone. The 2108S gives you all the quality and performance you would expect, but in a more grown up form and is a great option for those who want a high quality keyboard to work on, that still give great performance when you do want to play your favourite game.”
Thank you Overclockers UK for providing us with this sample.
For typing I still prefer a membrane keyboard but for gaming, I like mech’s, not that it improves my gaming skills in anyway but they feel nice especially the Cherry Blacks which is a personal preference.
No way I could use membrane now after having red and blue cherry Mx keyboards. Much better for typing and gaming SD as well Imo.
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I’ve had 2 Ducky Zero keyboards (black switches @ work; brown switches @ home), and been using the same keyboards for 9 years now. Keyboards still work just like new, and if I ever have to replace, would definitely consider a Ducky.
Got my lady a redragon keybaord cause they were cheap, and she didn’t know if she’d like mechanical – but it broke after a few months, and she did like it. Will definitely be getting her a Ducky next. Highly recommend, and can only give the highest honor by saying I’ll buy another when I need to.