One 3 Classic Black/White Gaming Keyboard, RGB LED - MX-Black (US)
- Gaming keyboard in full-size form factor (100%) with US key layout
- High-quality mechanical switches: Cherry MX Black
- Easy replacement of switches without soldering thanks to Kailh sockets
- Durable double-shot keycaps made from PBT plastic
- Stylish RGB lighting with 16.7 million colors and numerous effects
- Reliable input thanks to N-key rollover and anti-ghosting
- Multi-layered dampening for a smooth sound with every key press
- USB-C port and detachable USB connection cable (Type A)
- Macro and multimedia functions via double occupancy
The Ducky One 3 Classic Black/White in detail
The Ducky One 3 mechanical gaming keyboard is designed to give you the best possible typing experience. With high-quality workmanship all around and trimmed for short response times, the Ducky One 3 offers gamers and keyboard enthusiasts a luxurious typing experience. In addition, the switches are not soldered, but mounted on bases. This means they can be replaced very easily and without any soldering.
The variant of the Ducky One 3 offered here is in a full-size form factor. It offers the full range of keys including number pad, position and arrow keys. This makes it equally suitable for gaming and office applications, but it also requires a lot of space on the desk.
Mechanical switches in detail: Cherry MX Black
This version uses Cherry MX Black switches . These are purely linear, non-tactile switches. They are therefore ideal for first-person shooters . A tactile pressure point is not absolutely necessary in this genre, as the keys tend to be pressed fully in the heat of the moment. The Cherry MX Black switches are closest to rubber dome gaming keyboards in terms of characteristics, but offer significantly more error tolerance due to the high trigger pressure required .
QUACK Mechanics
With this keyboard, the manufacturer introduces its QUACK Mechanics design philosophy. Ducky takes into account four key considerations that determine the typing experience: the keycaps, the case, the sound and the stabilizers.
That's why all variants of the Ducky One 3 offer high-quality keycaps made of PBT. The semi-crystalline plastic is particularly popular with keyboard modders because it is resistant to abrasion. Ducky casts the keycaps from two layers of plastic so that the key labeling is always easy to read. The keycaps do not develop the shine that other plastics experience due to intensive use. This keeps the keyboard looking new for a long time.
Flat housing and gentle sound
A common criticism of mechanical keyboards is their clunkiness. The newly developed housing of the Ducky One 3 is flatter than that of its predecessors and, in combination with the three-stage feet, relieves the strain on the wrist.
To improve the sound and typing experience, 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 foam layer made of EVA to effectively dampen resonances when typing and hard keystrokes.
