Between the One 3 TKL and MX Mechanical Mini, the One 3 TKL comes out ahead in polling rate and hot-swappable, while the MX Mechanical Mini wins on wireless. Overall, the One 3 TKL scores 44.3 and the MX Mechanical Mini scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The One 3 TKL is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the One 3 TKL if you care most about polling rate and hot-swappable. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, hot-swappable, size.
Pick the MX Mechanical Mini if you care most about wireless. Its strongest claims are wireless.
Both ship with comparable rotary knob, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the One 3 TKL is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Ducky - One 3 TKL wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 1000 Hz vs 125 Hz.
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
- ▲Size: TKL (vs 75%).
Why Logitech - MX Mechanical Mini wins
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Ducky - One 3 TKL | Logitech - MX Mechanical Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Cherry MX | Kailh Choc |
| Hot-swappable | truelead | false |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Ducky - One 3 TKL | Logitech - MX Mechanical Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Size | TKLlead | 75% |
| RGB | truelead | false |
| Rotary knob | false | false |
| Case material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Ducky - One 3 TKL | Logitech - MX Mechanical Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| 2.4 GHz | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 240 hlead |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hzlead | 125 Hz |
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