Leopold FC750R BT vs Leopold FC980C
The Leopold FC750R BT and the Leopold FC980C are close alternatives. The main differences: the Leopold FC750R BT is the cheaper of the two at $160 versus $259; the Leopold FC750R BT runs wireless where the Leopold FC980C is wired-only; the Leopold FC750R BT is a TKL layout and the Leopold FC980C is a 96%.
- Lower priceLeopold FC750R BT$160 versus $259
- More ways to connectLeopold FC750R BT2 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Leopold FC750R BT if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($160).
- you need wireless.
Choose the Leopold FC980C if
- its overall balance fits you: a 96% (1800-layout) topre electrostatic capacitive keyboard with a compact bezel-light tray mount case, pbt dye-sublimated keycaps, and wired usb only, popular among enthusiasts for its stock sound.
Leopold FC750R BT vs Leopold FC980C, spec by spec
| Leopold FC750R BT | Leopold FC980C | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sublimated | PBT dye-sublimated |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 2000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $160 (stronger spec) | $259 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, thocky stock switches | deep, thocky stock switches |
| Released | 2019 | 2016 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
66% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Leopold FC750R BT; 90% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Leopold FC980C.
7% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Leopold FC750R BT.
Where to buy the Leopold FC750R BT
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Where to buy the Leopold FC980C
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