Unihertz Titan 2 Elite adn Clicks Communicator: A Keyboard Phone Showdown
The resurgence of keyboard phones is heating up, with two key players vying for attention: Unihertz and Clicks. These companies represent distinct approaches to a niche market craving tactile typing and a break from ubiquitous touchscreen dominance.
Clicks is positioning its Communicator as a focused, secondary device for intentional interaction. It boasts a retro aesthetic, alongside practical features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card slot. However, its $499 retail price (post-early bird discounts) presents a significant barrier for many potential buyers.
Unihertz, a veteran in the keyboard device space, aims for a different target. The Titan 2 Elite is designed to be a daily driver, a complete smartphone experience. Moving away from the rugged,bulky design of previous Titan models,the Elite adopts a slimmer,more professional look specifically appealing to former BlackBerry users.
Currently, the titan 2 Elite appears to be the more practical option for many. If Unihertz maintains a price point around $400 (consistent with the standard Titan 2) and offers superior RAM and storage compared to the Clicks Communicator, it will likely represent a better value. Clicks is betting on a more refined typing experience and, crucially, improved long-term software support – an area where Unihertz has historically faced challenges.
The author, Johanna Romero, notes past experiences with Unihertz devices, praising the tactile feel of their keyboards but acknowledging inconsistencies in the software experience. The Titan 2 Elite represents a significant design upgrade, featuring a modern hole-punch camera and thinner bezels, finally shedding the “clunky relic” appearance of earlier models.
For professionals who frequently write or manage emails on the go, the Titan 2 Elite appears to be a compelling tool. However, price remains a key factor, especially in the current economic climate.
romero concludes by expressing personal enthusiasm for both devices,driven by a nostalgia for typing without looking at the screen. She emphasizes the importance of monitoring the companies’ commitments to software updates, a critical factor for the long-term viability of these devices.
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* (General knowledge of Unihertz and Clicks products based on publicly available data as of November 2023)
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