LeopoldReleased 2022

FC980M PD

100/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
95% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the FC980M PD wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall92100829765100
Build quality
92
Customisability
100
Performance
82
Productivity
97
Portability
65
Overall
100
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size95
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions20
Weight1100 g

More specs

Height Mm20 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

FC980M PD vs Keychron Keychron Q1 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
FC980M PDKeychron Q1 HE
 LeopoldFC980M PDThis pageKeychronKeychron Q1 HE
Overall score100 /100100 /100
Build quality92 /100Better90 /100
Performance82 /100100 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes