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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 30, 2026

Leopold FC980MBT vs MK Typist

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Leopold FC980MBT

Build quality in the bottom 20% of 100% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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MK Typist

N-key rollover

Build quality in the bottom 15% of 100% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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 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

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Leopold FC980MBT
  • MK Typist
Performance
47
72
Build quality
45
44
Productivity
60
59
Customizability
47
56
Portability
51
44

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

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

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Wired

Battery

2 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Plastic
Plastic

Plate material

Plastic
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Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

Where to buy

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