Ducky One 3
Ducky · full · standard height
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.
Best for: typing, gaming, office.
Ducky One 3 specs
| Layout | full |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Blue, Cherry MX Black, Cherry MX Clear, 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 | $129 |
| Sound (stock) | clean, dampened clack |
| Released | 2021 |
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Where to buy
- Ducky , around $129
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Alternatives to the Ducky One 3
Ducky One 3 TKL TKL · $125 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. Ducky One 3 Mini 60% · $119 The Ducky One 3 Mini is the wired 60% version of the One 3 with hot-swap sockets, Cherry MX options, double-shot PBT caps, and RGB, long a favorite among FPS players. Varmilo VA108M full · $129 The Varmilo VA108M is a wired 108-key full-size keyboard with Cherry MX switches, white LED backlighting on most variants, and Varmilo's artwork-grade dye-sub PBT keycaps.
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