Leopold FC980C
LeopoldReleased 2024
FC980C
96/100
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (100/100)
- Class-leading customisability (97/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (56/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the FC980C wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowFC980C vs Keychron Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
FC980CKeychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
| LeopoldFC980CThis page | KeychronKeychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 96 /100 | 96 /100 |
| Build quality | 89 /100 | 91 /100Better |
| Performance | 100 /100Better | 82 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | — | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
