Leopold FC660C vs Realforce R3S
The Leopold FC660C and the Realforce R3S are close alternatives. The main differences: the Realforce R3S is the cheaper of the two at $175 versus $220; the Leopold FC660C is a 65% layout and the Realforce R3S is a TKL.
- Lower priceRealforce R3S$175 versus $220
Choose the Leopold FC660C if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
Choose the Realforce R3S if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($175).
Leopold FC660C vs Realforce R3S, spec by spec
| Leopold FC660C | Realforce R3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | doubleshot PBT | laser-printed PBT |
| Case | plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Other (Topre capacitive rubber-dome over spring) | n/a |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $220 | $175 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | classic Topre thock | classic Topre thock |
| Released | 2012 | 2022 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
83% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Leopold FC660C; 72% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce R3S.
Where to buy the Leopold FC660C
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Where to buy the Realforce R3S
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