The Ducky Legend is certainly a keyboard that I like using. It is well made, has a great style and a little bit of bling here and there just to keep things interesting. The Unicomp on the other hand, is the ultimate utilitarian design. There really isn't much that is devoted for aesthetics. Side by side, they are like Arnold and Denny in the movie Twins.
The heart of the matter is the key switch. Both of them are the clicky type that generate fine tactile feedback and well as auditory sensations that some equates to assault. Each has its own personality and flair. I won't repeat my characterization of the two type of keys switches, but I want to compare and contrast the keyboards as whole package. As I learned early on, the whole thing viewed together is a better assessment since no one just use the switches by themselves. The best switch could be placed on a mediocre platform and the whole experience would be mediocre at best.
I kind of feel that the comparison is a bit unfair, since Ducky Legend obviously has a higher production value. A more fair comparison perhaps would be the Rosewill RK-9000 V2 against Unicomp's Ultra Classic 104. They are more closely priced. Since I just wrote all these, I am not going to toss it. So, stay tuned for a more fair fight. :P
In any case, if you are a fan of the buckling spring keyboard, there really is no other choice besides Unicomp or an used Model M keyboard. However, if someone is more open to try different switches, then Ducky Legend is certainly worth considering regardless of which Cherry MX switches type.
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