Ducky One 3 TKL
Ducky · TKL · standard height
The Ducky One 3 TKL is a wired tenkeyless hot-swap keyboard with Cherry MX switches, double-shot PBT keycaps, RGB, and QUACK Mechanics dampening.
Best for: gaming, typing.
Ducky One 3 TKL specs
| Layout | TKL |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Blue, Cherry MX Silent Red |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, Cherry profile |
| Case | ABS plastic (two-tone) |
| Mount | tray (silicone + EVA dampened, QUACK Mechanics) |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No |
| Battery | n/a |
| Typical price | $125 |
| Sound (stock) | clean, dampened clack |
| Released | 2021 |
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Where to buy
- Ducky , around $125
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Alternatives to the Ducky One 3 TKL
Ducky One 3 full · $129 The Ducky One 3 is a wired full-size hot-swap keyboard with Cherry MX switches, thick double-shot PBT keycaps, and Ducky's QUACK Mechanics silicone/EVA dampening for a refined stock sound. Leopold FC750R TKL · $119 The Leopold FC750R is a no-frills wired TKL with Cherry MX switches, sound-dampened case, and double-shot PBT keycaps, a long-running favorite for typists who value build quality over features. Varmilo VA87M TKL · $139 The Varmilo VA87M is a wired TKL known for its themed dye-sub PBT keycap designs and Cherry MX or Varmilo EC switch options; Varmilo's newer aluminum Sword 87 succeeds it at the premium end.
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