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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 vs Vortex Race 3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Ducky One 2 Mini V1
Vortex Race 3
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ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (60%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesNo
ConnectivityWired
SizeTenKeyLess (75%)
MechanicalYes
Variants
- One 2 Mini V1 (Black)
- One 2 Mini V1 (Horizon)
- One 2 Mini V1 (White)
- Race 3 (Gray)
Our Verdict
Ducky One 2 Mini V1
Vortex Race 3
The Ducky One 2 Mini V1 is better than the Vortex Race 3, although mainly because it has backlighting, which the Vortex lacks. The Vortex has better build quality, and it's better for gaming because it has lower latency. Also, even though both of our units are fitted with Cherry MX Brown switches, the Vortex's are lighter and easier to actuate. The Ducky provides a better typing experience. That said, both keyboards are available in a wide variety of switches, so the typing experience depends on which ones you get.
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One 2 Mini V1
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One 2 Mini V1
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Race 3
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One 2 Mini V1
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Race 3
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Race 3
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Gaming
8.1
7.6
Backlight Features
8.5
0.0
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
1.9 mm
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Compact (60%)
TenKeyLess (75%)
Height
1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.1" (2.8 cm)
Width
12.4" (31.5 cm)
12.5" (31.8 cm)
Depth
4.2" (10.7 cm)
4.6" (11.6 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
1.32 lbs (0.600 kg)
1.76 lbs (0.800 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5.8°
0°
Medium Incline
9°
N/A
Maximum Incline
13.6°
5°
Home Row Height
31.2 mm (1.2")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.0
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
8.5
0.0
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
No
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
No
Effects
Yes
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
No Backlighting
Color Mixing
No Backlighting
Backlight Clarity
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
5.2 ft (1.6 m)
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
Micro USB
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
1.5
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
No Indicator
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
9.0
8.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
8.7
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
46.9 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Brown
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
55 gf
51 gf
Actuation Force
44 gf
38 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
7.9
8.2
Latency Video
Latency Wired
15.8 ms
7.7 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.9
8.2
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
15.8 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.7 ms
Wired
15.8 ms
7.7 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
13.8 ms
Multi-Key Latency
7.7
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
16.0 ms
Key Release
6.4 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
Connection Evaluated
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
7.6
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
6.2 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
13.9 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
4
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
Onboard
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
8.2
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Full
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Full
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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One 2 Mini V1
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Race 3
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One 2 Mini V1
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Race 3
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One 2 Mini V1
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Race 3
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Race 3
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