Between the One 3 TKL and Q1 Max, the One 3 TKL comes out ahead in size, while the Q1 Max wins on rotary knob / wireless. Overall, the One 3 TKL scores 44.3 and the Q1 Max scores 44.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the One 3 TKL if you care most about size. The biggest gaps in its favor are size.
Pick the Q1 Max if you care most about rotary knob / wireless. Its strongest claims are rotary knob, wireless.
Both ship with comparable hot-swappable, polling rate, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Ducky - One 3 TKL wins
- ▲Size: TKL (vs 75%).
Why Keychron - Q1 Max wins
- ▲Has Rotary knob.
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Ducky - One 3 TKL | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Cherry MX | Gateron Jupiter |
| Hot-swappable | true | true |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Ducky - One 3 TKL | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | TKLlead | 75% |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | truelead |
| Case material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Ducky - One 3 TKL | Keychron - Q1 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| 2.4 GHz | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 100 hlead |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
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