Ducky ProjectD Outlaw65 Review: For the Pros?
It’s not everyday a major keyboard brand steps into the hobbyist space, but that’s exactly what Ducky has done with the new Outlaw65 custom mechanical keyboard kit. Code-named ProjectD, this keyboard debuted at Computex and has been one of our most eagerly anticipated releases since. Retailing for $299, it doesn’t come cheap, but few brands know how to make a great mechanical keyboard like Ducky. It’s a product that’s brimming with potential.
A few years ago, custom keyboard kits were mostly niche, group buy only affairs that mainstream gamers and brands would never even consider. How times have changed. The Ducky Outlaw65 isn’t just a custom mechanical keyboard kit, it’s an advanced one that even had me reading the manual. Don’t let that intimidate you, though: none of it is hard if you’re able to follow simple step-by-step directions.
Assembly isn’t the only lesson Ducky has taken from the enthusiast community. It uses a compact 65% layout that removes the function row and numpad but leaves you with arrow keys and a column of customizable navigation and editing buttons. It’s popular for both gaming and productivity. If you don’t need those extra keys, its small size saves a lot of space on your desk and leaves you with more space for your mouse hand. Compact is in, and so the Outlaw is compact.
It also gives you options within the build process. It can be built using a gasket mount structure with soft adhesive PORON strips or using removeable silicone sleeves on the plate. Either way, the typing experience is soft, opting for PORON gives you more flex while the silicone is a bit more firm. There are two plates to choose from: FR4 (fiberglass) and polycarbonate. The latter is softer and creates lower pitched typing
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