Leopold FC750R vs Leopold FC980C
The Leopold FC750R and the Leopold FC980C are close alternatives. The main differences: the Leopold FC750R is the cheaper of the two at $119 versus $259; the Leopold FC750R is a TKL layout and the Leopold FC980C is a 96%; stock, the Leopold FC750R sounds deep, muted thock and the Leopold FC980C deep, thocky stock switches.
- Lower priceLeopold FC750R$119 versus $259
Choose the Leopold FC750R if
- you want to spend less ($119).
Choose the Leopold FC980C if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
Leopold FC750R vs Leopold FC980C, spec by spec
| Leopold FC750R | Leopold FC980C | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | PBT dye-sublimated |
| 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 | $119 (stronger spec) | $259 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, muted thock | deep, thocky stock switches |
| Released | n/a | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
45% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Leopold FC750R; 90% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Leopold FC980C.
Where to buy the Leopold FC750R
Where to buy the Leopold FC980C
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