Which one should you get?
Get the
Leopold FC980MBT
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 100% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
MK Typist
N-key rollover
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 100% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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 FC980MBT
MK Typist
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
ABS, Plastic
Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky
Backlight
None
RGB
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
N-key rollover
No
Yes
- Leopold FC980MBT
- MK Typist
- Performance
- 4772
- Build quality
- 4544
- Productivity
- 6059
- Customizability
- 4756
- Portability
- 5144
- Layout size: 100%
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- Keycaps: PBT
Leopold FC980MBT vs MK Typist specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 17 specs differ
Leopold FC980MBT
MK Typist
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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