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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
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Ducky One 3 vs Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.]
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Ducky One 3
Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.]
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- One 3 (Aura)
- One 3 (Black)
- One 3 Mini (Black)
- One 3 SF (Black)
- One 3 TKL (Black)
- One 3 RGB (Black)
- One 3 RGB TKL (Black)
- One 3 (DayBreak)
- One 3 SF (Daybreak)
- One 3 TKL (Daybreak)
- One 3 (Fuji)
- One 3 (Matcha)
- One 3 (Pure White)
- One 3 RGB (Pure White)
- One 3 RGB TKL (Pure White)
- One 3 Mini (White)
- One 3 SF (White)
- One 3 TKL (White)
- One 3 (Yellow)
- One 3 Mini (Yellow)
- One 3 SF (Yellow)
- One 3 TKL (Yellow)
- Q6 Pro (Carbon Black - 100%)
- Q4 Pro (Carbon Black - 60%)
- Q2 Pro (Carbon Black - 65%)
- Q1 Pro (Carbon Black - 75%)
- Q5 Pro (Carbon Black - 96%)
- Q6 Pro (Shell White - 100%)
- Q4 Pro (Shell White - 60%)
- Q2 Pro (Shell White - 65%)
- Q1 Pro (Shell White - 75%)
- Q5 Pro (Shell White - 96%)
- Q4 Pro (Silver Gray - 60%)
- Q2 Pro (Silver Gray - 65%)
- Q5 Pro (Silver Gray - 96%)
- Q6 Pro (Silver Grey - 100%)
Our Verdict
Ducky One 3
Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.]
The Ducky One 3 and the Keychron Q Pro Series keyboards are customizable mechanical keyboards. The Ducky One 3 is a full-size, wired-only model with a plastic case. The Ducky has lower latency, making it a better option for faster-paced and competitive gaming. On the other hand, the Keychron Q Pro Keyboards are wireless models with an aluminum case. They also have a gasket-mounted design, providing a softer, more cushioned typing feel.
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One 3
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Q6 Pro
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Q4 Pro
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Q2 Pro
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Q1 Pro
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Q5 Pro
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Q6 Pro
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Q4 Pro
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Q2 Pro
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Q1 Pro
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Q5 Pro
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Q4 Pro
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.3
8.3
Backlight Features
8.5
10
Single-Key Latency
9.0
8.4
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Top Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/RdZc8xkN/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/dimensions-large.jpg?format=auto)
Size
Full-size (100%)
Compact (75%)
Height
1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.9" (4.9 cm)
Width
17.9" (45.5 cm)
12.9" (32.7 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.86 lbs (1.296 kg)
3.82 lbs (1.731 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
Build Quality Close Up
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Build Quality Close Up](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/a2ZoKwym/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/build-quality-large.jpg?format=auto)
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Side Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/b4YfJHiQ/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/ergonomics-large.jpg?format=auto)
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5°
5.2°
Medium Incline
9°
N/A
Maximum Incline
12.5°
N/A
Home Row Height
29.1 mm (1.1")
36.5 mm (1.4")
Hardware Customizability
8.9
9.8
Customizability Overview
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Customizability Overview](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/LEzcIece/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/custom-large.jpg?format=auto)
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Screw-in
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
5-pin Cherry
5-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
No
Backlight Features
8.5
10
Backlighting Picture
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Backlighting Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/IwrEmtGg/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/backlight-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brightness Max
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Brightness Max](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/I80nChlI/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/brightness-max-large.jpg?format=auto)
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Brightness Min](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/tITH1k4R/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/brightness-min-large.jpg?format=auto)
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Backlight Clarity
4.0
4.0
White Shot
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] White Shot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/la4peJGN/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/whiteshot-large.jpg?format=auto)
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
5.8 ft (1.8 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
10
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
1.5
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Extra Features](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/KWdCkFCf/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/features-large.jpg?format=auto)
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
Yes
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
No
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps Lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Bundle Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/i80y6iJo/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
9.0
8.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.2
8.7
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
53.4 dBA
46.8 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
Keychron K Pro Brown
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
54 gf
47 gf
Actuation Force
43 gf
38 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
2.5 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
4.1 mm
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.0
8.4
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
3.7 ms
9.0 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.9 ms
±0.9 ms
Wired
3.7 ms
9.0 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
30.7 ms
PCB (Estimated)
1.7 ms
6.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.5
8.0
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
Key Press
3.9 ms
9.9 ms
Key Release
17.7 ms
13.5 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
8.2
Multi-Key Raw USB
![Keychron Q Pro Series [Q1 Pro, Q2 Pro, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/lek9HWH4/keychron-q-pro-series-q1-pro-q2-pro-etc/rollover-large.jpg?format=auto)
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Wired
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
No
Chord Split
7.9
8.5
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
5.2 ms
4.2 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
16.7 ms
9.7 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
VIA
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Computer Compatibility
10
10
Windows
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
macOS
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
10
Android
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Android, iPhone & iPad
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