Roswill RK-9000 V2 versus Unicomp Ultra Classic 104

As promised, this is a more reasonable match up then having Unicomp going up against Ducky Legend, which is more of a premium product that is in a different price bracket.  This is an interesting comparison because not only the switches are different, but whole keyboard package feels different as well.  So, let’s break down a bit.

Unicomp Ultra Classic 104 is a full sized keyboard with an extra shoulder above the function keys as in tradition with the IBM model M.  So, someone can park some little items such as pens or paper clips or post-it even there.  It’s rather convenient.  However, it does take a lot of space.  Rosewill elected for space saving by eliminating that extra margin.  The outer shell for Unicomp is likely ABS plastic while Rosewill opted for some metallic material for the top cover and plastic on the bottom.  So, in turns of style, Rosewill has flairs to spare while Unicomp is ultimately one of the most utilitarian keyboard I have encountered thus far.  The key legends on Unicomp is dye sub while the Rosewill is supposed to be laser etched with ink filled in.  Ultra Classic’s key caps seems smaller, which demands more precision while Rosewill appears to be roomier, tolerating more sloppy strikes.

So, when one breaks down to the bottom of it, The Ultra Classic really should viewed as a workhorse, capable of doing its tasks day in and day out without missing a beat, while the Rosewill has a bit of a showy tendency and personality but not far enough to distract its purpose.  These external factor differences are not likely to take over the switch choice discussion.  So, in this case, the switch choice will dominate the decision if I have to pick one or the other.  I think most people would agree that this is almost like comparing apple to oranges.  Thoughts?