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Ducky One 3 Mini vs Epomaker HE80: Comparison

Ducky One 3 Mini and Epomaker HE80 differ on polling rate: Ducky One 3 Mini at 1000 Hz, Epomaker HE80 at 8000 Hz (wired), 0.125ms latency, which puts Epomaker HE80 ahead on that measure.

Specs

Specification
Ducky One 3 Mini (60%/Cherry MX or Kailh/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Per-Key RGB)
Ducky One 3 Mini
Epomaker HE80 (75%/Hall Effect/Magnetic/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/$69.99)
Epomaker HE80
BrandDuckyEpomaker
Layout60%75% (82-Key), US QWERTY
ModelOne 3 MiniHE80
Switch TypeCherry MX or Kailh, hot-swappableEPOMAKER MagneX Switch (Hall Effect, Magnetic)
ConnectivityWired (detachable USB-C)Wired (USB-A to USB-C)
Keycap MaterialDouble-shot PBTDouble-Shot PBT, Cherry Profile
BacklightingPer-key RGBSouth-facing per-key RGB
Polling Rate1000 Hz8000 Hz (wired), 0.125ms latency

Verdict

Ducky One 3 Mini

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The same excellent build quality as the rest of the One 3 line, shrunk down to the smallest practical footprint.

Epomaker HE80

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely capable, budget-friendly way into Hall Effect gaming, even if the software polish trails the premium brands.

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