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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 10, 2026

Leopold NP900RBT vs Mistel X8

Get the Leopold NP900RBT for sound dampening. Get the Mistel X8 for n-key rollover.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Leopold NP900RBT

Sound dampening

Build quality in the bottom 45% of 100% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Get the

Mistel X8

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 NP900RBT

Mistel X8

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired, Bluetooth

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Plastic

    ABS, Plastic

  • Mount style

    PCB Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Leopold NP900RBT
  • Mistel X8
Performance
46
58
Build quality
51
44
Productivity
69
59
Customizability
45
46
Portability
50
50

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Leopold NP900RBT vs Mistel X8 specs

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

6 of 18 specs differ

Leopold NP900RBT

Mistel X8

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Mount style

PCB Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

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, Bluetooth

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

Where to buy

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