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| Spec | Leopold Leopold FC900R PD $124–$199 “Leopold's full-size Cherry MX board with a sound-absorbing pad” | Leopold Leopold FC750R PD $119–$199 “Leopold's 87-key Cherry MX TKL with a sound-absorbing pad” |
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| Price , different | $124–$199 | $119–$199 |
| Size , different | Full | TKL |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2016 | 2018 |
| Mounting | Tray Mount | Tray Mount |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Grey/Blue, Black, White | Black, Grey/Blue, White, Navy |
| Weight , different | 1.2kg | 1kg |
| Dimensions , different | 440 x 140 x 33mm | 362 x 140 x 33mm |
| Typing angle | Adjustable feet | Adjustable feet |
| Front height , different | 33mm | 33mm case height |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps | 1.5mm doubleshot PBT | 1.5mm doubleshot PBT |
| PCB , different | Soldered Cherry MX | Soldered Cherry MX, plate mount |
| 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 | Full size, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, Sound pad, Plate mount | TKL, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, Sound-absorbing pad, Plate mount, Dip switches |
| Good for , different | Office typists who want a quiet, solid full-size keyboard Buyers who want PBT keycaps and Cherry MX without any tinkering People who want a no-software, no-RGB board with a number pad | 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 |
| Skip if , different | Gamers who want RGB or software Hot-swap hobbyists Wireless users or anyone who needs USB-C | Gamers who want RGB or software Hot-swap hobbyists Anyone who needs a number pad or USB-C |
| Pros , different | Tech Critter found the Silent Red build very quiet, with no high-pitched ping Sound-absorbing pad and spacebar padding (Tech Critter) Thick, opaque double-shot PBT keycaps (Tech Critter) Heavy metal plate in a thick plastic case (Tech Critter) DIP switches to swap Left Ctrl and Caps Lock; PS/2 converter in the box (Tech Critter) Full-size layout with a number pad | 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 |
| Cons , different | Mini-USB port, which Tech Critter would replace with USB-C Single kickstand angle (Tech Critter) No backlight, so the opaque keycaps cannot be lit (Tech Critter) No hot-swap or software; switches are fixed at purchase Wired only | 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 |
| Research take , different | A quiet-leaning, no-frills full-size that Tech Critter, the one review of this exact model found, praised for its silence and build. Choose it for a plain finished board; skip it if you want hot-swap, wireless or USB-C. | 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. |