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Ducky Shine 7 vs Razer BlackWidow V4 X: Comparison
Ducky Shine 7 and Razer BlackWidow V4 X differ on switch type: Ducky Shine 7 at Cherry MX (fixed), Razer BlackWidow V4 X at Razer Green (Clicky) or Yellow (Linear) Mechanical. They match on layout, hot-swappable and polling rate.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Ducky | Razer |
| Layout | Full-Size | Full-Size |
| Model | Shine 7 | BlackWidow V4 X |
| Switch Type | Cherry MX (fixed) | Razer Green (Clicky) or Yellow (Linear) Mechanical |
| Connectivity | Wired (detachable USB-C) | Wired (USB-A) |
| Keycap Material | Double-shot PBT | Doubleshot ABS |
| Hot-Swappable | false | false |
| Backlighting | Per-key RGB | Per-key Chroma RGB |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
Verdict
Ducky Shine 7
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-built, no-nonsense full-size board for buyers who want genuine Cherry MX switches without needing to tinker.
Razer BlackWidow V4 X
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid, no-frills entry into Razer's ecosystem, but the lack of hot-swap sockets is a real limitation at this point in the market.