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Jamesdonkey A3 3.0 vs Leopold FC730MBT V2

Get the Jamesdonkey A3 3.0 for hot-swappable and knob.

What actually differs

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.

Jamesdonkey A3 3.0

Leopold FC730MBT V2

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Jamesdonkey A3 3.0
  • Leopold FC730MBT V2
Performance
54
46
Build quality
60
44
Productivity
80
56
Customizability
82
40
Portability
76
73

What they share

  • Layout size: 75%
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Jamesdonkey A3 3.0 vs Leopold FC730MBT V2 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

8 of 20 specs differ

Jamesdonkey A3 3.0

Leopold FC730MBT V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

75%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

3,750 mAh
—

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Plate material

—
FR4

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Dimensions

42 x 148 x 329 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $89Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$89Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $115Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$115Visit

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