Qelec.Studio i101 vs Leopold FC980C
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Qelec.Studio i101
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 40% of 100% boards under $300.
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Leopold FC980C
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 100% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Qelec.Studio i101
Leopold FC980C
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Plate Mount
Released
2025
2024
- Qelec.Studio i101
- Leopold FC980C
- Performance
- 5452
- Build quality
- 5745
- Productivity
- 5450
- Customizability
- 5840
- Portability
- 6041
- Layout size: 100%
Qelec.Studio i101 vs Leopold FC980C specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
4 of 15 specs differ
Qelec.Studio i101
Leopold FC980C
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
Released
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