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| Spec | Leopold Leopold FC750R PD $119–$199 “Leopold's 87-key Cherry MX TKL with a sound-absorbing pad” | Leopold Leopold FC660M PD $109–$150 “Leopold's 66-key Cherry MX board with real arrow keys” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $119–$199 | $109–$150 |
| Size , different | TKL | 65% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2018 | 2017 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Black, Grey/Blue, White, Navy | Grey/Blue, Black, White/Grey |
| Weight , different | 1kg | 700g |
| Dimensions , different | 362 x 140 x 33mm | 325 x 109mm |
| Typing angle | Adjustable feet | Adjustable feet |
| Front height , different | 33mm case height | 24mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps | 1.5mm doubleshot PBT | 1.5mm doubleshot PBT |
| PCB , different | Soldered Cherry MX, plate mount | Soldered Cherry MX |
| Plates | Steel | Steel |
| Compatible switches | Fixed Cherry MX, chosen at purchase | Fixed Cherry MX, chosen at purchase |
| Software | Dip switches | Dip switches |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | No | No |
| Features , different | TKL, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, Sound-absorbing pad, Plate mount, Dip switches | 65% layout, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, Sound-absorbing pad, Plate mount, Detachable cable |
| Good for , different | Typists who want a TKL without extras Office users who value a quiet-ish, solid Cherry MX board People moving up from a standard office keyboard | Typists who want a compact board with real arrow keys Buyers who want PBT keycaps and Cherry MX without any configuration People who like a no-software, no-RGB desk |
| Skip if , different | Gamers who want RGB or software Hot-swap hobbyists Anyone who needs a number pad or USB-C | Hot-swap or custom keycap shoppers Wireless or RGB users Anyone who needs USB-C |
| Pros , different | Tom's Guide found the build quality excellent and the typing experience fantastic Thick double-shot PBT keycaps (Tom's Guide) Steel-mounted plate with padding that dampens the spacebar (Tom's Guide) DIP switches for swapping keys such as Left Ctrl and Caps Lock, and a useful menu key (Tom's Guide) Seven Cherry MX switch choices at purchase (Tom's Guide) Plug and play with no software to install | Solid build that both Tech Critter and Techtesters praised, with no noticeable flex (Techtesters) Stable Cherry-style stabilizers and a padded spacebar (Tech Critter) Thick 1.5 mm double-shot PBT keycaps with fine legends (Tech Critter, Techtesters) Seven Cherry MX switch choices at purchase (Tech Critter) Keeps arrow keys and a compact footprint in a 66-key layout Detachable cable |
| Cons , different | Only one height setting; Tom's Guide wanted two Cheap plastic keycap puller that Tom's Guide said could scratch the keycaps Mini-USB cable rather than USB-C (Tom's Guide) No hot-swap, RGB or wireless, and no number pad Switch choice is fixed at purchase | Mini-USB connection, which both Tech Critter and Techtesters would swap for USB-C Right Shift and left Windows key are non-standard, so standard custom keycap sets will not fit (Tech Critter) Switches are fixed at purchase, with no hot-swap Techtesters found the feet too easy to fold in and wanted an English manual Cherry MX Blue units are loud (Techtesters) |
| Research take , different | A plain, well-built TKL that Tom's Guide rates for its typing experience. Pick it for build and keycaps; look elsewhere for hot-swap, wireless, RGB or app support. | A well-reviewed, no-frills compact board that gets its praise for build, stabilizers and keycaps. Choose it if you want a finished 66-key board; skip it if you want hot-swap, USB-C or custom keycaps. |