We got eyes on Ducky’s sleek Year of the Horse gaming keyboard, and I can say I like it more than its last horse one
Ducky has announced a new Chinese Zodiac-themed gaming keyboard celebrating the Year of the Horse, unveiled at Computex. The keyboard features a striking aesthetic with a black base and prominent red horse motif adorned with gold, red, and orange accents, making it stand out as an “over-the-top beauty” according to hands-on impressions.
A notable design choice is the absence of lettering on the keyboard’s 100 keycaps, which presents both a distinctive visual appeal and a potential usability trade-off. According to the PC Gamer reviewer who viewed the keyboard at the Computex show floor, this lack of lettering allows for a cleaner aesthetic without the constraint of legibility requirements.
The reviewer, Jacob, noted that this Year of the Horse iteration is a significant improvement over Ducky’s previous horse-themed keyboard offering, suggesting that the design refinements and aesthetic improvements make this new version more appealing. The keyboard exemplifies the tradition of manufacturers releasing special edition, culturally-themed peripherals tied to Chinese Zodiac cycles, with this year’s iteration delivering enhanced visual impact and design sophistication.