Ducky One 3 Classic

The Ducky One 3 is crafted with high-quality materials and optimized for quick response times, offering gamers and keyboard enthusiasts a luxurious typing experience. Additionally, the switches are not soldered but mounted on sockets, making them easy to replace without soldering.

The version of the Ducky One 3 offered here is in a full-size form factor. It features the complete set of keys, including a number pad, function keys, and arrow keys. This makes it suitable for both gaming and office applications, although it does require a significant amount of desk space.

With this keyboard, the manufacturer introduces its design philosophy, Quack Mechanics. Ducky considers four essential aspects that are crucial for the typing experience: the keycaps, the housing, the sound, and the stabilizers. As a result, nearly all variants of the Ducky One 3 come with high-quality PBT keycaps. This semi-crystalline plastic is particularly favored by keyboard modders due to its resistance to wear. Ducky molds the keycaps from two layers of plastic, ensuring that the key labeling remains highly legible. The keycaps do not develop the typical shine that other plastics acquire through extensive use.

A common criticism of mechanical keyboards is their bulkiness. The newly designed housing of the Ducky One 3 is flatter than that of its predecessors, relieving wrist strain in conjunction with the three-stage feet.

To enhance the sound and typing feel, Ducky tested a total of 17 different rubber composites and selected the most suitable variant for the Q-Bounce pad. This is combined with an additional layer of EVA foam to effectively dampen resonances during typing and hard keystrokes.