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Leopold FC980C Black Dye Sub PBT Mechanical Keyboard (AECX02)
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Knight Plus Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard with Magnetic Numpad

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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Uses a Plate Mount mounting style
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Supports VIAL configuration
  • Weighs about 960 g
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 52.4
  • Build Quality: 45.7
  • Productivity: 49.3
  • Customizability: 40.6
  • Portability: 40.8
Scores
  • Performance: 72
  • Build Quality: 71.1
  • Productivity: 73.2
  • Customizability: 79.6
  • Portability: 42.2
Name
Leopold FC980C
Name
X-Bows X Bows Knight Plus
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Clicky
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
100%
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
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Wired, Wired only
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
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
-
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Weight
960g
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