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Ducky One 3 SF Classic vs Vortex Model M 65

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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 SF Classic

Vortex Model M 65

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

  • Released

    2023

    2025

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ducky One 3 SF Classic
  • Vortex Model M 65
Performance
58
57
Build quality
53
63
Productivity
70
77
Customizability
62
62
Portability
74
87

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: ABS
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

Ducky One 3 SF Classic vs Vortex Model M 65 specs

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

5 of 18 specs differ

Ducky One 3 SF Classic

Vortex Model M 65

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

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2025

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