Between the One 3 TKL and Alloy Rise, the One 3 TKL comes out ahead in several specs, while the Alloy Rise wins on polling rate and size. Overall, the One 3 TKL scores 44.3 and the Alloy Rise scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alloy Rise is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 50.7 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.
The One 3 TKL doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Alloy Rise if you care most about polling rate and size. Its strongest claims are polling rate, size.
Both ship with comparable hot-swappable, wireless, rotary knob, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Alloy Rise 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why HyperX - Alloy Rise wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Size: Full-size (vs TKL).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Ducky - One 3 TKL | HyperX - Alloy Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Cherry MX | HyperX Linear |
| Hot-swappable | true | true |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Ducky - One 3 TKL | HyperX - Alloy Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Size | TKL | Full-sizelead |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | false |
| Case material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Ducky - One 3 TKL | HyperX - Alloy Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| 2.4 GHz | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 8000 Hzlead |
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