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![]() | Cherry MX Red DKON2108-RUSPDMAEGGC1 | $119.00 |
![]() | Cherry MX Silver DKON2108-PUSPDMAEGGC1 | $124.00 |
![]() | Cherry MX Silent Red DKON2108-SUSPDMAEGGC1 | $129.00 |
Brand | Ducky |
Model | One 3 Full-size |
Size | Full Size |
Switch Stems | MX |
Physical Layout | ANSI |
Logical Layout | US QWERTY |
Frame Top Material | Plastic |
Frame Bottom Material | Plastic |
Primary LED Color | n/a |
Control LED Color | n/a |
Hotswap Sockets | Yes |
USB Key Rollover | Full |
Multimedia Keys | Yes |
Switch Mount Type | Plate |
Built in Audio Port | No |
Built in Mic Port | No |
Windows Compatible | Yes |
Mac Compatible | Limited |
Linux Compatible | Yes |
Cord Length | 60 inches |
Very happy with the Ducky One 3 so far. Overall a high quality look and feel. There were a few very minor issues that you might not see on higher end keyboards, but considering the affordability they are completely acceptable in my opinion.
Pros
-The keyboard was heavier than I expected and has a solid feel.
-Materials and build quality seem fine.
-Color scheme works great and is very zen.
-The included USB-C cable is braided and color matched and came with a silicone(?) cable tie.
-The 3 level adjustable feet are a very nice touch. As expected, the middle setting is the best for me.
-Some different color modifier keycaps were included. They are a slightly darker green with red legends. I like they way they stand out from the rest of the board. The return modifier cap was already installed (the original one was included in the box), I added the backspace, escape, and numpad return.
-Really appreciate the free bonus of 3 "very random" keycaps. 2 of them were double shot, one was dye sub. Can't complain, but wish they would have all been double shot.
Cons
-Plugging the USB-C plug into the keyboard port took a nearly concerning amount of force. I don't think there was a risk of damage, but I just noted that it felt pretty snug. I guess I don't have to worry about it coming unplugged.
-When swapping one of the keycaps, I managed to pull the switch out with it. It was on one of the 2u keys, which I read was not uncommon, but it was a bit of a surprise for my first foray into hot-swappable.
-There is a very slight ring when typing. It's just kind of a high-pitched frequency that resonates for a split second after each stroke that bottoms out. I'm sure there's some additional padding that would help with this and I'll probably look into it in the future. It's just slightly annoying but not a deal breaker for me.
-The spacebar is just a little to light for me. I don't find myself actuating it accidentally, but I would prefer it to be a little stiffer. It is the primary offender in the previously mentioned ringing. I'll definitely be replacing it with a Cherry Clear (rest of the keyboard is browns).
Keyboard is really nice. Packaging is really nice. Extra keys which got thrown in are all nice. Mx Silvers are nice.
Nice.
I purchased this as an upgrade to my One 2 and was very pleasantly surprised! I loved the 2, but this one is worth the upgrade if for nothing else than the acoustics. The 2 had a lot of ringing and a heavy clunk on bottoming out. The 3 is crisp and nicely dampened. It's advertised as bringing out the true sound of the switches, and I would have to agree. The 3 eliminates any worry I had with the 2 being too loud for an office environment. Plus, the Matcha color scheme is really refreshing to look at. Well done, Ducky!