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Ducky One 3 Mini vs Keychron V1: Comparison

Ducky One 3 Mini and Keychron V1 differ on layout: Ducky One 3 Mini at 60%, Keychron V1 at 75%.

Keychron V1 (75%/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
KeychronKeychron V1

Specs

Specification
Ducky One 3 Mini (60%/Cherry MX or Kailh/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Per-Key RGB)
Ducky One 3 Mini
Keychron V1 (75%/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
Keychron V1
BrandDuckyKeychron
Layout60%75%
ModelOne 3 MiniV1
Switch TypeCherry MX or Kailh, hot-swappableKeychron K Pro Mechanical (Brown/Red/Banana)
ConnectivityWired (detachable USB-C)Wired (USB-C)
Keycap MaterialDouble-shot PBTDouble-shot PBT, OEM profile
BacklightingPer-key RGBSouth-facing RGB
Polling Rate1000 Hz1000 Hz

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.

Keychron V1

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The best entry point into gasket-mounted custom boards for under $100 — nothing else at this price feels this close to a hobbyist build.

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