Leopold FC750R vs Varmilo VA87M
The Leopold FC750R and the Varmilo VA87M are close alternatives. The main differences: the Leopold FC750R is the cheaper of the two at $119 versus $139; stock, the Leopold FC750R sounds deep, muted thock and the Varmilo VA87M solid, mild clack.
- Lower priceLeopold FC750R$119 versus $139
Choose the Leopold FC750R if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($119).
Choose the Varmilo VA87M if
- its overall balance fits you: the varmilo va87m is a wired tkl known for its themed dye-sub pbt keycap designs and cherry mx or varmilo ec switch options; varmilo's newer aluminum sword 87 succeeds it at the premium end.
Leopold FC750R vs Varmilo VA87M, spec by spec
| Leopold FC750R | Varmilo VA87M | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | PBT dye-sub |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray (dampened) | Plate (tray-style plate mount) |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $119 (stronger spec) | $139 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, muted thock | solid, mild clack |
| Released | n/a | n/a |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Varmilo VA87M.
Where to buy the Leopold FC750R
Where to buy the Varmilo VA87M
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