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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Ducky One 3 vs NZXT Function

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Ducky One 3
NZXT Function

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Nov 21, 2024 06:21 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.2

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Ducky One 3 Picture
NZXT Function Picture
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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 for

Threshold 

0.10

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  

Ducky One 3 Top Picture
NZXT Function 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)

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Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Ducky One 3 Build Quality Close Up
NZXT Function Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
ABS

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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Ducky One 3 Side Picture
NZXT Function Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

Medium Incline 
 

Maximum Incline 
 

12.5°
11°

Home Row Height 
 

29.1 mm (1.1")
31.1 mm (1.2")

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Hardware Customizability 
 

8.9
8.9

Customizability Overview  

Ducky One 3 Customizability Overview
NZXT Function 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  

Ducky One 3 Backlighting Picture
NZXT Function Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Ducky One 3 Brightness Max
NZXT Function Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Ducky One 3 Brightness Min
NZXT Function Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
Yes

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Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0
9.0

White Shot  

Ducky One 3 White Shot
NZXT Function White Shot

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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

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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

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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  

Ducky One 3 Extra Features
NZXT Function 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

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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Ducky One 3 Bundle Picture
NZXT Function Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

9.0
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise 
 

7.2
6.5

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

53.4 dBA
57.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No

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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Brown
Gateron Red

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Linear

Analog 
 

No

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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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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

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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

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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.0
8.5

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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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

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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.5

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

3.9 ms

Key Release 
 

17.7 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Ducky One 3 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  

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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+

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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

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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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