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Ducky One 3 Mini vs One 3 Mini Classic

Get the Ducky One 3 Mini for media keys and n-key rollover.

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What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Ducky One 3 Mini

Ducky One 3 Mini Classic

  • Case material

    ABS, Plastic

    ABS, Silicone

  • Keycaps

    ABS, PBT

    PBT

  • Media keys

    Yes

    No

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

  • Released

    2023

    2024

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ducky One 3 Mini
  • Ducky One 3 Mini Classic
Performance
69
55
Build quality
57
52
Productivity
70
71
Customizability
79
61
Portability
71
71

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

Ducky One 3 Mini vs One 3 Mini Classic specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

5 of 20 specs differ

Ducky One 3 Mini

Ducky One 3 Mini Classic

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Plastic
ABS, Silicone

Plate material

Plastic
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Keycaps

ABS, PBT
PBT

Weight

—
590 g

Dimensions

—
40 x 325 x 108 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

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