The media/shortcut keys are money, the key caps are by far better (PBT version), I also like the detachable cable, and I could really give a **** less about the off-center Esc. IIRC, I think the Filco has an off-center Esc as well, but I might be wrong. The Ducky is also quieter from what I can remember, but I would imagine that goes back to the PBT caps. Honestly, until I check out a full-size Leopold, I'd have to say that the the 9008 w/PBT caps is the best fullsize Cherry 'board on the market. That said a Ducky 9008 G2 is on my shopping list ahead of the Leopold.