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- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Ducky One 3 vs NZXT Function
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Ducky One 3
NZXT Function
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
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)
- Function (Black)
- Function (White)
Our Verdict
Ducky One 3
NZXT Function
The Ducky One 3 and the NZXT Function are both wired-only hot-swappable keyboards. However, the Ducky provides a better overall typing experience as it uses higher-quality materials in its build, like PBT keycaps. However, the NZXT is a better choice for RGB enthusiasts as you can program and customize the lighting effects and colors, and the key legends are shine-through, meaning they're easy to read in the dark.
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Main Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.3
8.6
Backlight Clarity
4.0
9.0
Backlight Features
8.5
10
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Macro Keys And Programming
1.5
4.0
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Full-size (100%)
Height
1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)
Width
17.9" (45.5 cm)
17.5" (44.5 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
5.0" (12.8 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
7.9" (20.1 cm)
Weight
2.86 lbs (1.296 kg)
2.04 lbs (0.925 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
ABS
Ergonomics
6.0
6.0
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
No
Split Keyboard
No
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Staggered
Minimum Incline
5°
3°
Medium Incline
9°
7°
Maximum Incline
12.5°
11°
Home Row Height
29.1 mm (1.1")
31.1 mm (1.2")
Hardware Customizability
8.9
8.9
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
1.25u
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
Yes
Backlight Features
8.5
10
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
RGB
Yes
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Backlight Clarity
4.0
9.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
5.8 ft (1.8 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
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
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
0
Onboard Macro Programming
Yes
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
Yes
Control Knob
No
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
Yes
Yes
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
9.0
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.2
6.5
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
53.4 dBA
57.1 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
No
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
Gateron Red
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Operating Force
54 gf
41 gf
Actuation Force
43 gf
39 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
2.2 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
9.0
8.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
3.7 ms
6.9 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.0
8.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
3.7 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.9 ms
Wired
3.7 ms
6.9 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
PCB (Estimated)
1.7 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.5
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Wired
Key Press
3.9 ms
Key Release
17.7 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
7.9
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
5.2 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
16.7 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
NZXT CAM
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
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
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
iPadOS
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
Not Compatible
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