Just when you thought you couldn’t love Ducky keyboards any more, they go and release the One 3 Aura! Cue the heart eyes.
Kings of mechanical keyboards, the Ducky One 3 Aura positively glows. The philosophy of Quack Mechanics has been transported into a keyboard design that has been primed for RGB lighting. From a translucent bezel to modern block-style keycaps, this gaming keyboard is going to seriously up your ambience game. Plus, it’s a wicked keyboard, to boot!
What is Available?
Never to leave you wanting, there are thirty-four Ducky One 3 Aura keyboards available. They vary in size, colour, and switch, enabling you to pick the shape, aesthetic, and feedback that suits you best. Here is the basic model breakdown, and we’ll go into the switches a little later on.
Black Myst FS (100%)
Black Myst TKL (80%)
Jelly Clear SF (65%)
Black Myst SF (65%)
Black Myst Mini (60%)
Jelly Clear Mini (60%)
Feel the Aura
What makes this mechanical keyboard so beautiful is the fact it has been designed to enhance the RGB glow. Whether Black Myst or Jelly Clear, the top, bottom, and side of the bezel are translucent to disperse the lighting for that perfect ambience. What’s more, the keycaps also share this see-through quality, making each key beautifully illuminated. You can even put your own personal stamp on the lighting, as it can be adjusted in colour, speed, and brightness.
Quack Mechanics
The Ducky One 3 generation is built on Quack Mechanics. This is a philosophy of solid stance, authentic acoustics, balanced tuning, and double-shot keycaps.
Solid Stance
The Ducky One 3 Aura gets its solid stance from a redefined weight distribution. Pairing an overall lower height with more weight to the back of the case, this gaming keyboard has greatly improved stability, whether flat or with the two-tier feet up.
Authentic Acoustics
Authentic acoustics are achieved thanks to an innovative combination of a multi-layered EVA foam pad and Q-Bounce pads. The Ducky One 3 Aura enhances the raw acoustics of your chosen switch whilst reducing unwanted noises.
Balanced Tuning
With premium in-house stabilisers, the Ducky One 3 Aura has balanced tuning. These create consistent and responsive feedback as a result of the synthetic materials and lubrication used in the manufacturing process. Enjoy a flawless typing experience.
Double-Shot Keycaps
The keycaps and legends are moulded utilising the double-shot method. Made in two layers, the legend is part of the keycap, so it won’t rub off. Plus, this enhances durability, letting you type for longer on keycaps with a light frosting for grip.
Switches
Now for the switches: There are up to seven different models to choose from, each with their own unique feedback, travel distance, and actuation force. The following table details all the switch information you need for the Ducky One 3 Aura keyboards, including which size and colour they are available on.
| Switch Name | Feedback | Travel | Actuation Force | Sound | Keyboard Colour | Keyboard Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry MX Brown | Tactile | 2.0mm pre 4.0mm total | 55cN | No | Black Myst Jelly Clear | 100% 80% 65% 60% |
| Cherry MX Blue | Tactile | 2.2mm pre 4.0mm total | 60cN | Yes | Black Myst Jelly Clear | 100% 80% 65% 60% |
| Kailh Jellyfish Y | Linear | 1.8mm pre 3.6mm total | 50cN | No | Jelly Clear | 65% 60% |
| Gateron Baby Kangaroo | Tactile | 2.0mm pre 3.4mm total | 59cN | Yes | Black Myst Jelly Clear | 100% 80% 65% 60% |
| Cherry MX Speed Silver | Linear | 1.2mm pre 3.4mm total | 45cN | No | Jelly Clear | 65% 60% |
| Cherry MX Red | Linear | 2.0mm pre 4.0mm total | 45cN | No | Black Myst Jelly Clear | 100% 80% 65% 60% |
| Cherry MX Silent Red | Linear | 1.9mm pre 3.7mm total | 45cN | No | Black Myst Jelly Clear | 100% 80% 65% 60% |
Learn more about Cherry MX switches on our dedicated article!
Better yet! The Ducky One 3 Aura utilises hot-swappable switch sockets, so you can match your keyboard and gameplay style even further. Choose the model and switch for base feedback, and then customise select keycaps with different switches to craft the perfect typing experience. All with no soldering.
Ready to Glow Up?
Want this glorious aura of light for your own gaming set-up? Then you are in luck. These incredible gaming keyboards are available right now at Overclockers UK!
Ducky Aura One 3 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
- Thirty-four models to choose from!
- Choice of seven switches available
- Primed for RGB lighting
- Four sizes available
- Built with Quack Mechanics
- 4 min read
Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK for two years, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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