Das Keyboard 4 Professional vs Unicomp Classic (Model M)
The Das Keyboard 4 Professional and the Unicomp Classic (Model M) are close alternatives. The main differences: the Unicomp Classic (Model M) is the cheaper of the two at $104 versus $169; stock, the Das Keyboard 4 Professional sounds clicky or tactile mx and the Unicomp Classic (Model M) clicky buckling spring.
- Lower priceUnicomp Classic (Model M)$104 versus $169
Choose the Das Keyboard 4 Professional if
- you mainly want it for programming.
Choose the Unicomp Classic (Model M) if
- you want to spend less ($104).
Das Keyboard 4 Professional vs Unicomp Classic (Model M), spec by spec
| Das Keyboard 4 Professional | Unicomp Classic (Model M) | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | Laser-etched inked ABS | Dye-sublimated PBT |
| Case | Anodized aluminum top panel | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Other |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $169 | $104 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clicky or tactile MX | clicky buckling spring |
| Released | 2014 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Das Keyboard 4 Professional; 38% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Unicomp Classic (Model M).
Where to buy the Das Keyboard 4 Professional
Where to buy the Unicomp Classic (Model M)
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