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Compare Leopold FC660M Vapor vs FC660MBT Vapor Differences Side by Side

These two Leopold 65% boards share the same compact ANSI footprint, plastic plate-mount case, double-shot PBT keycaps and genuine Cherry MX switch options, so the real decision comes down to connectivity and small feature trade-offs. The FC660MBT adds Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C and N-Key Rollover, but its vendor listing marks multimedia keys as absent and reviewer reports mention Bluetooth pairing hiccups on Windows. The FC660M keeps USB Mini, retains multimedia keys and costs less, but offers no wireless option. Buyers who move between desks or pair with a laptop gain the most from the MBT, while desk-bound users should weigh whether the wired FC660M's lower price is worth losing wireless flexibility.

Leopold x MK FC660M Vapor 65% Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard
Leopold x MK FC660MBT Vapor 65% Bluetooth Double Shot PBT Mechanical Keyboard

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  • No unique differences found
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
Scores
  • Performance: 40.8
  • Build Quality: 44.3
  • Productivity: 42.5
  • Customizability: 44.8
  • Portability: 63.6
Scores
  • Performance: 51.4
  • Build Quality: 44.4
  • Productivity: 53.4
  • Customizability: 44.9
  • Portability: 82.5
Name
Leopold FC660M Vapor
Name
Leopold FC660MBT Vapor
Release year
2023
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
65%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Weight
-
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Pros and Trade-offs

Choose the FC660MBT Vapor if you want Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C and N-Key Rollover from a compact 65% board, and accept that multimedia keys are absent and Bluetooth on Windows drew a complaint from one reviewer. Choose the FC660M Vapor if you work at a fixed desk, value confirmed multimedia keys and the lower price, and do not need wireless. Switch feel is a wash since both offer the same Cherry MX options, so connectivity is the deciding factor.

Leopold FC660M Vapor

  • +USB Mini wired connection with full USB key rollover per the vendor listing.
  • +Multimedia keys are confirmed in the vendor characteristics, which the FC660MBT listing marks as absent.
  • +Double-shot PBT keycaps in Cherry profile with multiple genuine Cherry MX switch options, including Silent Red and Silver.
  • +Mac, Windows and Linux compatibility are all listed by the vendor.
  • +Lower list price than the FC660MBT from the same vendor.
  • −No wireless connectivity, only USB Mini, so it cannot pair with a laptop or tablet untethered.
  • −No hotswap according to the vendor listing, so switch changes need soldering.
  • −Plastic plate and plastic case limit the mounting feel compared with stiffer plate options.
  • −Only one vendor review is published, which gives little buying signal.

Leopold FC660MBT Vapor

  • +Bluetooth 5.1 wireless plus wired USB-C, giving options for laptop and tablet use.
  • +N-Key Rollover listed in the extra features for reliable multi-key input.
  • +Double-shot PBT keycaps in Cherry profile with genuine Cherry MX switch choices including Silent Red and Silver.
  • +USB-C cable included with the board, and a 60 inch cord length listed by the vendor.
  • +Mac, Windows and Linux compatibility are all listed by the vendor.
  • −The vendor characteristics mark multimedia keys as No, unlike the FC660M listing.
  • −One reviewer reports Bluetooth pairing failures on Windows, though it worked on Android.
  • −A reviewer notes the Esc key doubles as backtick and tilde via an FN Q toggle, with a dim INS indicator light.
  • −No hotswap according to the vendor listing, so switch swaps require soldering.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The FC660MBT takes Gaming and Travel because Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C and N-Key Rollover suit untethered or multi-device setups. The FC660M wins Office and Content Creation on the strength of confirmed multimedia keys and an available Silent Red switch. Programming and Modding finish level, since the layout, plastic plate-mount construction and lack of hotswap are shared. Buyers shopping primarily for desktop media control get more from the cheaper FC660M, while anyone working away from a fixed desk should lean toward the MBT.

GamingLeopold FC660MBT Vapor
  • •The FC660MBT vendor listing includes N-Key Rollover, which helps with simultaneous key presses in fast-paced inputs.
  • •Both boards offer Cherry MX Silver as a switch option, the same fast-actuation linear switch cited by an FC660M reviewer for competitive FPS play.
  • •The FC660MBT can run wired over USB-C when latency matters, while the FC660M is limited to its USB Mini cable.
OfficeLeopold FC660M Vapor
  • •The FC660M vendor listing confirms multimedia keys, useful for quick volume and media control at a desk.
  • •Cherry MX Silent Red is an available switch option on the FC660M, which suits shared office spaces.
  • •The FC660MBT listing marks multimedia keys as No, so media shortcuts are less direct.
ProgrammingTie
  • •Both boards use the same 65% ANSI US QWERTY layout with double-shot PBT keycaps and genuine Cherry MX switches.
  • •The FC660M reviewer notes the Esc key doubles as backtick and tilde, requiring an FN combination on either board since the layouts match.
  • •The FC660MBT adds N-Key Rollover, but one reviewer flagged that the backtick and tilde access needs a mode toggle via FN Q, which some programmers find awkward.
TravelLeopold FC660MBT Vapor
  • •The FC660MBT supports Bluetooth 5.1, so it can pair with a laptop or tablet without a cable.
  • •Both boards share the compact 65% plastic case, keeping the footprint small in a bag.
  • •The FC660MBT ships with a USB-C cable included, per the vendor listing.
ModdingTie
  • •Neither board is hotswap according to the vendor listings, so switch changes require soldering on both.
  • •Both use a plate mount design with a plastic plate and plastic case, which limits the same material upgrades either way.
  • •Both are sold prebuilt with double-shot PBT keycaps, giving the same starting point for keycap swaps.
Content CreationLeopold FC660M Vapor
  • •The FC660M vendor listing confirms multimedia keys, which speed up volume and playback control during editing sessions.
  • •Cherry MX Silent Red is available on the FC660M for quieter recording environments.
  • •The FC660MBT listing marks multimedia keys as No, so media control relies on other shortcuts.

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