Truly Ergonomic 227 vs Ultimate Hacking Keyboard

The 227 is designed ergonomically, so it fits user's hands naturally, making it comfortable to use.

The 227 key layout can be altered: users can move functions between keys as they please. Settings are firmware-saved, so they apply even if the keyboard is moved to a different computer.

This keyboard's keys are arranged in a non-staggered way. This allows for a more efficient, easier typing process.

The 227 keyboard has a detachable palmrest, for hand support during use. This helps reduce harmful strain.

The 227 uses Cherry MX Brown switches, which are very reliable and accurate. They're quiet, soft and give a nice tactile feedback.

There's a version that comes with blank keycaps, which looks great. It also helps learning how to touch type.

This keyboard has large Alt keys, which is useful for key combinations that use Alt.

The UHK has a split design, since two keyboard halves result in a more natural typing posture. The halves are connected by a bridge cable, which expands and contracts as needed, occupying minimal desk space. The halves can be merged together as one, which is useful for transportation purposes or if you happen to prefer a one-piece keyboard.

Through the use of an app called Agent, users can configure the UHK to their liking.

You can attach trackpoint, trackball, trackpad and additional key clusters to the board. This allows for extensive feature customization, for increased productivity and convenience.

For maximum touch-typing productivity, one's hands should not leave the home row frequently. With conventional keyboards, this is not the case when navigation and function keys need to be used. On the HKB, via a thumb key press, several function layers can be activated, turning the home row keys into function keys.

The UHK is modular and has disassembly instructions embossed onto components and even printed on the circuit board. It records use data, so when key switches have reached the end of its lifespan, users can replace them.