In this video I tested the Ducky One X Mini, a 60% board that’s trying something genuinely new: inductive switches. They’re not mechanical, and they’re not Hall effect either—there’s a little metal prong in the switch interacting with coils on the PCB to detect presses through magnetic induction. The big question I wanted to answer was whether this is a real game changer or just another gimmick, so I went through the build, the feel, the sound, and the gaming features. Even though it’s an all-plastic case, it feels sturdy and has some nice weight thanks to the internal battery. You get tri-mode connectivity (wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz with the dongle stored inside), adjustable feet, and really nice double-shot PBT OEM caps—just know OEM can feel tall if you’re used to Cherry. The inductive switches are smooth on straight presses, but a little scratchy off-center, and they feel slightly heavier than the ~40g spec suggests. The stabilizers are plate-mounted but well tuned and pre-lubed with zero rattle, and the “Quack Mechanics” foam/gasket setup gives it a deeper, somewhat creamy sound for a gaming board. For gaming, you get adjustable actuation and rapid trigger, but it’s simplified: three rapid trigger sensitivity levels, 1000 Hz polling, and wireless is limited to 6KRO—so I’d stay wired for serious play. Bottom line: it’s a balanced, high-quality board that’s great for work + gaming, but competitive players wanting max customization and ultra-high polling might want something else.