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| Spec |  MonsGeek MonsGeek M3 $110–$116 “Aluminum TKL, barebone price” |  Leopold Leopold FC750R PD $119–$199 “Leopold's 87-key Cherry MX TKL with a sound-absorbing pad” |
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| Price , different | $110–$116 | $119–$199 |
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2018 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | Aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Black, Silver, Purple | Black, Grey/Blue, White, Navy |
| Weight , different | About 1950g barebone | 1kg |
| Dimensions , different | 366 x 146 x 34mm | 362 x 140 x 33mm |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | Adjustable feet |
| Front height , different | 34mm case height | 33mm case height |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not included | 1.5mm doubleshot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB, 1.2mm | Soldered Cherry MX, plate mount |
| Plates , different | PC | Steel |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 5-pin | Fixed Cherry MX, chosen at purchase |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | Dip switches |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | Yes | No |
| Features , different | Aluminum TKL, Gasket mount, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, PC plate, RGB | TKL, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, Sound-absorbing pad, Plate mount, Dip switches |
| Good for , different | First-time builders who want a metal TKL VIA users who like a heavy wired board Desk keyboards that stay put | 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 | Wireless users Buyers who want a finished board People who want slim bezels | Gamers who want RGB or software Hot-swap hobbyists Anyone who needs a number pad or USB-C |
| Pros , different | Aluminum TKL with gasket mount and a polycarbonate plate QMK/VIA firmware on the international edition South-facing 5-pin hot-swap PCB Screw-in stabilizers and extra foam in the box A Korean owner reported about 2 kg and no case hollowness (2023) | 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 | Wired only Barebone: switches and keycaps are extra, and stabilizers need assembling Large bezels (Clien owner post) Only an older single owner post found; no professional review Does not support MonsGeek's driver, so the QMK/VIA edition is the one to buy | 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 plain, solid TKL kit. Only light independent evidence exists, so treat the sound as unverified. | 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. |