travdumpNever used a Ducky Shine Mini, but I can safely say this is the worst keyboard I've ever used. A friend of mine got it with clears a few years ago. It feels worse than even other boards also using clears, both cherry. It's just garbage quality. I know we're talking a $40 difference here, but I can't imagine anyone getting this over a Pok3r.
SoundtoxinI have the red/blue LED Cherry MX White and I've been quite satisfied. The keyboard is sturdy, the lighting options are easy to understand and can be tailored to a certain degree, the caps/switches produce minimal wobble, the board has little to no flex, the mini USB connection is sturdy - unlike certain CM Masterkeys boards, and the caps although ABS have easy to read legends that shine through well in the dark. Additionally, the DIP settings allow users to customize several settings and adapt the board for Mac use; it suits my needs perfectly. The only issue I've experienced is finger fatigue from the heavier MX Whites, however, I may need to change my desk height and potentially invest in a wrist rest. Compared to a Poker this board lacks programmability and full RGB, but I didn't want either out of this guy.
What concerns did you have with the board? I'm genuinely concerned, please don't misunderstand for sarcasm.