Ducky One 3 Matcha Hotswap Double Shot PBT QUACK Mechanical Keyboard

I ordered the Matcha with MX Red after ordering the Origin Vintage with MX Red. The main thing that attracted me, was the hot-swap ability.
Almost everything I like about the Origin Vintage, remains valid for the Matcha.
1. All the keys I need, including volume up/down/mute and these functions are not hiding behind ridiculously small buttons in the back but actual normal keys.
2. I appreciate the calculator key. The only one I am missing is a notepad key. It would be even better if a few dedicated programmable keys were added. There are 6 spots on the keyboard where this could be done, without changing anything at all for the other keys.
3. Traditional key height, not those flat chicklet/pancakes that have become so ubiquitous.
4. I would have preferred the indicator lights to be incorporated in the keys they are meant to indicate.
5. I have the Cherry MX Red switches but I am contemplating replacing them with MX Green or MX Grey, which is why I like the hotswap capability, not because I don't like the MX Red (I actually love them), but because I think they might lead to fewer unintentional keypresses.
6. I like the QUACK. It does change the typing experience. Not by much, but it is eminently noticeable and it somehow makes everything feel and sound more pleasant.
7. A wireless version with AA or AAA batteries and a dongle would have been preferable, but the cable doesn't really bother me much, thanks to my current setup, so it has become less of an issue.

The one thing I do not like so much, is the low contrast/legibility of the keycaps. The colours are really lovely, but for me, not so good for typing. I knew that before buying and I think I will move the keycaps of the Origin Vintage to the Matcha. The other option was to buy a hot-swap version of the Origin Vintage, but it is rather hard to buy what does not exist (yet?). That should give me the best of both models.

I had asked for next day delivery with UPS, but it was delivered in 4 days with FedEx. When I told customer service, I received a small refund and was told this option has now been removed because it was not possible. So, all is good.

In short, this keyboard even closer to my idea of an ideal keyboard as I have been able to get in decades.
I love this keyboard and it enables me to work long 12-hour days without having my fingers scream in pain.

Highly recommended to any dinosaur who, like me, still has to work for a living instead of playing games all day.

If you want a solid, retro keyboard but don't need RBG, this is a great option. I've been very happy with it. If I'm getting picky, the space bar has a different/clackier sound profile than the other keys. I might DIY some dampening solutions.

Ducky One 3 Matcha Hotswap Double Shot PBT QUACK Mechanical Keyboard

Ducky One 3 Matcha Hotswap Double Shot PBT QUACK Mechanical Keyboard

Ducky One 3 Matcha Hotswap Double Shot PBT QUACK Mechanical Keyboard