Leopold FC660M vs Vortex Cypher
The Leopold FC660M and the Vortex Cypher are close alternatives. The main differences: the Leopold FC660M is the cheaper of the two at $109 versus $110; stock, the Leopold FC660M sounds deep, muted thock and the Vortex Cypher clean mx clack.
- Lower priceLeopold FC660M$109 versus $110
Choose the Leopold FC660M if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($109).
Choose the Vortex Cypher if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
Leopold FC660M vs Vortex Cypher, spec by spec
| Leopold FC660M | Vortex Cypher | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | Doubleshot PBT |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray (dampened) | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $109 (stronger spec) | $110 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, muted thock | clean MX clack |
| Released | n/a | 2017 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
39% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Leopold FC660M; 42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Vortex Cypher.
Where to buy the Leopold FC660M
Where to buy the Vortex Cypher
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