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Ducky One 3
HyperX Alloy Origins 65
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ConnectivityWired
SizeFull-size (100%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
ConnectivityWired
SizeCompact (65%)
MechanicalYes
Our Verdict
Ducky One 3
HyperX Alloy Origins 65
The Ducky One 3 and the HyperX Alloy Origins 65 are both wired, mechanical keyboards designed for gaming use, but they have some key differences. The HyperX feels better built, thanks to its solid aluminum case, and it has companion software for customization. Also, its latency is marginally better. On the other hand, the Ducky feels better to type on, and it's hot-swappable, so you can change out the stock switches with any you prefer.
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)
- Alloy Origins 65 (Black)
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One 3 TKL
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One 3
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One 3
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One 3
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Amazon.comMain Differences forGaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.3
9.1
Backlight Features
8.5
9.6
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Configuration Software
Single-Key Latency
9.0
9.6
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
2.3 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
Full-size (100%)
Compact (65%)
Height
1.5" (3.8 cm)
1.4" (3.7 cm)
Width
17.9" (45.5 cm)
12.4" (31.6 cm)
Depth
5.4" (13.8 cm)
4.1" (10.5 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.86 lbs (1.296 kg)
1.84 lbs (0.833 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
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°
3°
Medium Incline
9°
9°
Maximum Incline
12.5°
14.5°
Home Row Height
29.1 mm (1.1")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
8.9
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
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
5-pin Cherry
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
Yes
Backlight Features
8.5
9.6
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Poor
Backlight Clarity
4.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
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
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
Yes
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
All
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
9.0
8.0
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
7.2
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
53.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Brown
HyperX Red
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Brown
HyperX Red
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Linear
Operating Force
54 gf
46 gf
Actuation Force
43 gf
46 gf
Pre-Travel
2.1 mm
2.3 mm
Total Travel
4.1 mm
4.0 mm
Latency
9.0
9.6
Latency Video
Latency Wired
3.7 ms
4.1 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Performance
Single-Key Latency
9.0
9.6
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
3.7 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±0.9 ms
Wired
3.7 ms
4.1 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
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
HyperX NGENUITY
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
Yes
Yes
Profiles
6+
6+
Account Required
No
Cloud Sync
Yes
Macro Programming
Software
Ease Of Use
Easy
Computer Compatibility
10
7.2
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Partial
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 3 SF
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One 3
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One 3
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One 3
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