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Taco

83/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading build quality (88/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (82/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Taco wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall888273806583
Build quality
88
Customisability
82
Performance
73
Productivity
80
Portability
65
Overall
83
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Acrylic · Steel · Brass
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Weight2600 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Taco vs Ducky One 2 Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
TacoOne 2 Mini
 KBDFansTacoThis pageDuckyOne 2 Mini
Overall score83 /10084 /100Better
Build quality88 /100Better80 /100
Performance73 /10074 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeTop MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminum · Acrylic · Steel · BrassBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes