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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Keychron R3 vs Leopold FC630MBT

Get the Keychron R3 for qmk. Get the Leopold FC630MBT for sound dampening.

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.

Keychron R3

Leopold FC630MBT

  • Layout size

    80%

    60%

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    None

    Yes, north-facing

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron R3
  • Leopold FC630MBT
Performance
44
56
Build quality
52
47
Productivity
46
51
Customizability
48
45
Portability
51
77
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Full specs

Keychron R3 vs Leopold FC630MBT specs

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

8 of 18 specs differ

Keychron R3

Leopold FC630MBT

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
ABS

Plate material

—
FR4

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

None
Yes, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2024

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