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Compare Ducky Bethesda One 3 vs One 2 Pro Differences Side by Side

These full-size, wired Ducky keyboards share an ANSI layout, PBT keycaps, multimedia keys, and sound dampening, but differ in switch flexibility and lighting. The Bethesda One 3 has hot-swap sockets, per-key RGB, and a Fallout-themed desk mat, while the One 2 Pro pairs white LED backlighting with an Alice in Wonderland design and full N-key rollover. Both offer several switch types, although the One 2 Pro is not listed as hot-swappable. This comparison suits buyers deciding between easier switch changes and the One 2 Pro's specific rollover and themed design features.

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Bethesda x Ducky One 3 Fallout Edition Hotswap RGB Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard
Ducky x Dimanche Alice in Wonderland One 2 Pro Dye Sub PBT Limited Mechanical Keyboard

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  • Released in 2023
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS case
  • Offers Yes, White, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 64.9
  • Build Quality: 53.4
  • Productivity: 77.5
  • Customizability: 70.4
  • Portability: 46.3
Scores
  • Performance: 73
  • Build Quality: 48.6
  • Productivity: 69.8
  • Customizability: 57.6
  • Portability: 44
Name
Ducky Bethesda One 3
Name
Ducky One 2 Pro
Release year
2023
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
White, Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Weight
-
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Pros and Trade-offs

Pick the Bethesda One 3 if hot-swapping, per-key RGB, and Fallout-themed extras matter most. Choose the One 2 Pro if full N-key rollover, its listed polling rate, and the Alice in Wonderland design are more important than switch swapping or RGB. Both are full-size, wired Ducky boards with PBT keycaps and multimedia keys.

Ducky Bethesda One 3

  • +Hot-swappable switches with Kailh yellow sockets, according to the vendor description.
  • +Per-key programmable RGB lighting.
  • +Dual-layer, high-grade silicone and EVA foam sound dampeners.
  • +Fallout-themed Double Shot PBT keycaps and exclusive Dye Sub accent keys.
  • +Includes a matching, water-resistant Ducky x Fallout desk mat.
  • −Full-size layout and wired-only connectivity offer no listed compact or wireless configuration.
  • −The metadata lists several switch types, but does not establish that every switch option is available for every sale.
  • −Its RGB and hot-swap features do not replace the One 2 Pro's explicitly listed full N-key rollover.

Ducky One 2 Pro

  • +Full USB key rollover is specified in the product description.
  • +The metadata lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
  • +Alice in Wonderland artwork appears on the keycaps and top case.
  • +MDA profile PBT Dye Sub keycaps with laser-engraved, side-printed Mandarin phonetic symbols.
  • +Includes an EVA sound dampener, Q-Bounce synthetic padding, and an exclusive sticker set.
  • −The product description explicitly lists hot-swap as unavailable.
  • −White LED backlighting rather than the Bethesda One 3's RGB lighting.
  • −Full-size and wired-only, like the Bethesda One 3.
  • −The vendor lists one Varmilo EC Sakura switch configuration, while metadata gives broader switch-type categories.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The One 2 Pro has the clearer gaming-specific distinction, with full N-key rollover and a listed 1000 Hz polling rate. The Bethesda One 3 pulls ahead for switch flexibility, per-key lighting, and the vendor-described macro layout. For office use, both offer full-size layouts and multimedia keys, but the One 3's listed Silent Red option may suit buyers seeking that switch type. Neither is a compact travel pick, since both are full-size and wired only.

GamingDucky One 2 Pro
  • •The One 2 Pro specifies full USB key rollover, a concrete feature for handling simultaneous key presses.
  • •Its metadata lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
  • •The Bethesda One 3 offers RGB lighting, while the One 2 Pro has white LED backlighting.
OfficeDucky Bethesda One 3
  • •Both have a full-size ANSI layout and multimedia keys, while the Bethesda One 3 adds per-key programmable RGB.
  • •The Bethesda One 3's listed switch options include Silent Red, unlike the One 2 Pro's listed switch types.
  • •The One 3 includes dual-layer silicone and EVA foam sound dampeners.
ProgrammingDucky Bethesda One 3
  • •Both use a full-size ANSI layout with PBT keycaps.
  • •The Bethesda One 3 is hot-swappable, allowing switches to be changed without choosing a different listed model.
  • •The Bethesda One 3 has per-key programmable RGB; the One 2 Pro is listed with white LED backlighting.
TravelTie
  • •Both are full-size keyboards with wired-only connectivity, so neither has a listed compact layout or wireless option.
  • •Both have plastic cases and USB-C connectivity.
  • •The Bethesda One 3 includes a water-resistant desk mat, but neither product listing gives a keyboard weight.
ModdingDucky Bethesda One 3
  • •The Bethesda One 3 has hot-swap sockets, while the One 2 Pro is explicitly listed as not hot-swappable.
  • •The One 3's vendor description names Kailh yellow hot-swap sockets and a dual-layer PCB.
  • •The One 3 has per-key programmable RGB.
Content CreationDucky Bethesda One 3
  • •Both include multimedia keys and a full-size layout.
  • •The Bethesda One 3 adds per-key programmable RGB and a remapped macro layout.
  • •The One 3's Fallout edition includes a matching, water-resistant desk mat.

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