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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Leopold FC/NP900R vs FC980C

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.

Leopold FC/NP900R

Leopold FC980C

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

    Clicky, Linear

  • Released

    2023

    2024

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Leopold FC/NP900R
  • Leopold FC980C
Performance
39
52
Build quality
38
46
Productivity
43
49
Customizability
40
40
Portability
40
41

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Leopold FC/NP900R vs FC980C specs

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

2 of 11 specs differ

Leopold FC/NP900R

Leopold FC980C

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

Build & materials

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

None
None

Extras

Released

2023
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $207Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$207Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$259Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $259Visit

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