Unicomp PC122 vs Unicomp Ultra Classic
The Unicomp PC122 and the Unicomp Ultra Classic are close alternatives. The main differences: the Unicomp Ultra Classic is the cheaper of the two at $199 versus $215; stock, the Unicomp PC122 sounds loud, heavy buckling-spring clack, the same mechanism as the model m but in an extended terminal layout. and the Unicomp Ultra Classic loud, springy buckling-spring clack, lighter in weight than the original model m case but still far louder than any modern switch..
- Lower priceUnicomp Ultra Classic$199 versus $215
Choose the Unicomp PC122 if
- its overall balance fits you: the unicomp pc122 is a 122-key buckling-spring keyboard with a bank of left-side function keys and a 5250 terminal-emulation layout for legacy ibm midrange use. it is wired via usb and hand-built by unicomp in lexington, kentucky.
Choose the Unicomp Ultra Classic if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($199).
Unicomp PC122 vs Unicomp Ultra Classic, spec by spec
| Unicomp PC122 | Unicomp Ultra Classic | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | PBT keycaps with dye-sublimated legends |
| Case | plastic | plastic |
| Mount | n/a | n/a |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $215 | $199 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | Loud, heavy buckling-spring clack, the same mechanism as the Model M but in an extended terminal layout. | Loud, springy buckling-spring clack, lighter in weight than the original Model M case but still far louder than any modern switch. |
| Released | n/a | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
81% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Unicomp PC122; 77% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Unicomp Ultra Classic.
Where to buy the Unicomp PC122
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