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![]() | Cherry MX Silent Red FC980MS/EGBPD | $124.00 |
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![]() | Cherry MX Silver FC980MV/EGBPD | $124.00 |
Brand | Leopold |
Model | FC980M |
Size | Full Size |
Switch Stems | MX |
Physical Layout | ANSI |
Logical Layout | US QWERTY |
Frame Color | Black |
Primary LED Color | n/a |
Control LED Color | n/a |
USB Key Rollover | Full |
Switch Mount Type | Plate |
Built in Audio Port | No |
Built in Mic Port | No |
Interface(s) | USB |
Windows Compatible | Yes |
Dimensions | 5.75" x 15.24" x 1.48" |
Weight | 2.43 lbs |
Cord Length | 60 inches |
I love the layout of the keyboard but I cannot get over the very loud "pings" every key is making against the board. I am very disappointed. I really wanted to keep the keyboard but the sound reverberates and becomes very distracting. The sharp ping against metal is quite hard to ignore, and the sound is more pronounced for some keys than others. I thought the keyboard comes with sound dampeners but even if I tap the side of the keyboard , the ping can already be activated. I'm not sure if this is a quality control issue since other reviews here are positive and doesn't seem to have this same problem. How unfortunate that I get a bad batch
I was pleasantly surprised by the build quality of this keyboard, but shouldn't have been in view of Leopold products having stellar reviews throughout the online communities. It has a somewhat funky keycap layout, and when comparing it to my (now retired) Logitech mech gaming keyboard, I appreciated the more compact form factor and space savings on my desk. I also own a Ducky One 2 Skyline, a great keyboard in its own right, as my daily driver at work but this Leopold keyboard's quality has won me over. I've since ordered another Leopold keyboard because the stock of Ducky keyboards are hard to come by and don't regret discovering how wonderful Leopold keyboards are constructed.
Bottom line, this is a great keyboard. The build quality is stellar. It has a little bit of weight to it, so you can really feel how sturdy it is. The keycaps are also great, as one would expect out of double shot PBT keycaps. My favorite part of this board is the profile. It's very similar to Cherry/GMK profile, and are very comfortable to type on. You will not regret buying this board!
Excellent build quality, nice and sturdy, arrived later than expected due to my own stupidity, highly recommend this board.