Microsoft N9Z-00002
Score: 100/100
Ducky One 3
Score: 90/100Rankings
Microsoft's All-in-One Media Keyboard combines a full-size wireless layout with an integrated multi-touch trackpad, offering solid Windows-only functionality, spill-resistance and long battery life, but it lacks backlighting, a numeric keypad, and cross-platform support.
The Ducky One 3 White 60% is a premium, gasket-mounted, hot-swap keyboard with high-density PBT keycaps, per-key RGB and a solid 1000 Hz polling rate. It delivers a thocky typing experience but commands a high price and lacks wireless capability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6,480 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 204 gramsbest | 594 grams |
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
36 monthsbest | — | |
10 metersbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | None | RGB |
Layout & Size(2) | ||
Keyboard Layout | Full-size | 60% |
Weight (grams) | 204 grams | 594 grams |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Case Material | ABS | plastic |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | 2.4GHz RF | wired |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows | Windows, macOS |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the keyboard for its smooth typing, robust media-key layout, and a larger-than-average trackpad that handles Windows gestures well. They note its solid build and value price, but criticize the absence of backlit keys for low-light environments.
Everyday users love the convenience of an all-in-one device, especially the built-in touchpad and long battery life, and they appreciate the spill-resistant construction. Common complaints focus on the lack of backlighting, occasional trackpad glitches, and the tight key spacing.
Professional reviewers hail the One 3 series as a benchmark for pre-built mechanical keyboards, praising its QUACK Mechanics dampening, V2 stabilizers and solid construction while noting the premium price and lack of wireless as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the One 3 for its premium feel, deep thocky sound and the ability to swap switches without soldering, but complain about the high price, absence of wireless and occasional uneven keycap legends.
“Users appreciate the convenience of the built-in touchpad”
“Feels like a $200 custom build out of the box.”
“The sound is thocky and deep-no plastic ping.”
