Ducky Bethesda One 3 vs One 3Full-Size vs 80% Showdown

Yes, both keyboards feature Ducky's exclusive Kailh yellow hotswap sockets. This allows you to change switches without soldering, making it easy to customize the typing feel and sound.

Both keyboards are equipped with dual-layer sound dampening that includes high-grade silicone and EVA foam. The vendor description for the Bethesda edition specifically mentions dual-layer silicone and EVA foam, while the standard One 3 lists a silicone plate dampener and EVA foam case dampener.

Yes, according to the MK product listing, the Bethesda One 3 includes a matching, water-resistant Ducky x Fallout desk mat with thermal transfer technology and anti-fray stitching. This is not included with the standard Ducky One 3.

Both keyboards use PBT keycaps. The Bethesda One 3 has double shot PBT keycaps with a frosted texture and exclusive Fallout dye sub accent keys. The standard One 3 uses OEM profile double shot PBT keycaps in black with white legends.

The standard Ducky One 3 is generally better for gaming due to its compact 80% layout, which leaves more room for mouse movement. It also explicitly lists N-key rollover, ensuring that simultaneous key presses register correctly.

Yes, both the Ducky Bethesda One 3 and the standard Ducky One 3 support both Mac and Windows. The metadata and vendor listings confirm Mac/Win compatibility for both models.

The metadata for the standard Ducky One 3 lists an 80% layout, not full-size. The Ducky Bethesda One 3 is the full-size variant with 108 keys. The standard One 3's vendor description also references a full-size option, but the specific Carbon Black model sold here is 80%.

The Bethesda One 3 features per-key programmable RGB backlighting. The standard Ducky One 3 is listed as non-backlit with no LED, meaning it does not have RGB lighting.

The standard Ducky One 3 weighs 627g. The weight of the Bethesda One 3 is not listed in the provided data, but due to its full-size plastic case, it is likely heavier than the 80% model.

The standard Ducky One 3 is explicitly listed as not QMK-compatible and not VIA-compatible. The Bethesda One 3 does not have QMK or VIA compatibility mentioned, and based on the shared One 3 platform, it is unlikely to support them.

The Bethesda One 3 is better for programming because its full-size layout includes a dedicated number pad for quick numerical input and per-key RGB for custom lighting layouts. The standard One 3 lacks a number pad and RGB.

Yes, the Bethesda One 3 is a numbered limited edition collaboration between Ducky and Bethesda. The vendor listing states it is a limited edition run, which may affect availability and price.