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Leopold NP900RBT vs MK Typist

Get the Leopold NP900RBT for sound dampening.

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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

MK Typist

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

MK Typist

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

    Clicky

  • Mount style

    PCB Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Leopold NP900RBT
  • MK Typist
Performance
46
72
Build quality
51
44
Productivity
69
59
Customizability
45
56
Portability
50
44

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Case material: Plastic
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Leopold NP900RBT vs MK Typist specs

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

6 of 16 specs differ

Leopold NP900RBT

MK Typist

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky

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

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

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