Cherry G80-3000 vs Unicomp Classic (Model M)
The Cherry G80-3000 and the Unicomp Classic (Model M) are close alternatives. The main differences: the Cherry G80-3000 is the cheaper of the two at $95 versus $104; stock, the Cherry G80-3000 sounds a firm, slightly hollow sound typical of a stock cherry mx switch in a simple, unfoamed plastic case with no dampening. and the Unicomp Classic (Model M) clicky buckling spring.
- Lower priceCherry G80-3000$95 versus $104
Choose the Cherry G80-3000 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to spend less ($95).
Choose the Unicomp Classic (Model M) if
- its overall balance fits you: the unicomp classic keeps the original ibm model m alive, built on the same buckling-spring mechanism and tooling unicomp acquired from lexmark, delivering the heavy tactile click and thick pbt caps that define the heritage full-size typing keyboard.
Cherry G80-3000 vs Unicomp Classic (Model M), spec by spec
| Cherry G80-3000 | Unicomp Classic (Model M) | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | POM | Dye-sublimated PBT |
| Case | n/a | ABS plastic |
| Mount | n/a | Other |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $95 (stronger spec) | $104 |
| Sound (stock) | A firm, slightly hollow sound typical of a stock Cherry MX switch in a simple, unfoamed plastic case with no dampening. | clicky buckling spring |
| Released | 1988 | n/a |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
29% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Cherry G80-3000; 38% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Unicomp Classic (Model M).
Where to buy the Cherry G80-3000
Where to buy the Unicomp Classic (Model M)
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