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Leopold FC660M PD by Leopold

Leopold

Leopold FC660M PD

Released 2017

Researched from maker specs and published sources. Last checked Oct 18, 2026.

Leopold's 66-key Cherry MX board with real arrow keys

A wired 66-key compact board with Cherry MX switches, thick double-shot PBT keycaps, a steel-plate tray build and a sound-absorbing pad. Reviewers praise the build, stabilizers and keycaps; mini-USB and non-standard modifier keys are the downsides.

65% layout Cherry MX Doubleshot PBT Sound-absorbing pad Plate mount Detachable cable

Our take, based on research

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.

Overview

Leopold's FC660M PD is a 66-key layout that keeps a dedicated arrow cluster and two extra navigation keys in a footprint close to a 60% board. Leopold sells it with a choice of Cherry MX switches; Tech Critter lists seven (Red, Brown, Black, Blue, Silent Red, Silver and Clear) and describes the keycaps as 1.5 mm double-shot PBT. Leopold's own product page shows the specification sheet as images, so the details here come from the reviews: a conventional case with a top cover, Cherry-style stabilizers, padding between the back plate and PCB, a detachable USB Mini-B cable and rubber feet with a kickstand.

Tech Critter, whose review unit had Cherry MX Browns, found the build excellent and the stabilizers more stable than on similar boards, which it guessed were factory pre-lubed, and called the keycaps the fanciest stock set it had seen on a mass-produced keyboard. Its cons were the mini-USB port and the cost. Techtesters scored it 9 out of 10 on a Cherry MX Blue unit, calling it rock-solid with neat PBT caps, a damping layer and Cherry stabilizers; it found the Blues loud and wanted USB-C, an English manual and feet that did not collapse so easily. The 66-key layout changes the left Windows key and right Shift, so standard custom keycap sets will not fit, as Tech Critter noted.

It has no hot-swap sockets, backlight or software.

Pros & Cons

Strengths
  • 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
What Could Be Better
  • 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)

Who Is This For?

Perfect For
  • 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
Maybe Not For
  • Hot-swap or custom keycap shoppers
  • Wireless or RGB users
  • Anyone who needs USB-C

Where to Buy

Specifications
Full technical details

Dimensions

325 x 109mm

Weight

700g

Case Material

ABS plastic

Connectivity

Wired


Mounting Style Tray Mount
Typing Angle Adjustable feet
Front Height 24mm
Switch Type Mechanical
Profile Standard
Keycaps 1.5mm doubleshot PBT
PCB Soldered Cherry MX
Compatible Switches Fixed Cherry MX, chosen at purchase

Plate Options

Steel

Case Colors

Grey/Blue Black White/Grey

Software Support

Dip switches

NKRO
RGB

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