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Corsair K100 RGB vs Leopold FC900R: Comparison

Corsair K100 RGB and Leopold FC900R differ on switch type: Corsair K100 RGB at Cherry MX Speed Silver or Corsair OPX Optical-Mechanical, Leopold FC900R at Cherry MX. They match on layout and hot-swappable.

Specs

Specification
Corsair K100 RGB (Full-Size/Cherry MX Speed or Corsair OPX Optical-Mechanical/Wired USB/144 Zone RGB/8000Hz Polling)
Corsair K100 RGB
Leopold FC900R (Full-Size/Cherry MX/Wired/Double-Shot PBT/No Backlighting)
Leopold FC900R
BrandCorsairLeopold
LayoutFull-SizeFull-Size
ModelK100 RGBFC900R
Switch TypeCherry MX Speed Silver or Corsair OPX Optical-MechanicalCherry MX
ConnectivityWired USB (USB passthrough included)Wired (USB)
Keycap MaterialPBT Double-ShotDouble-shot PBT
Hot-Swappablefalsefalse
Backlighting144-Zone Per-Key RGB with iCUENone on base model
Polling RateUp to 8000 Hz (Axon)1000 Hz

Price comparison

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Verdict

Corsair K100 RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A feature-loaded full-size flagship for players who want a control wheel and macro keys alongside serious polling speed.

Leopold FC900R

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A no-frills, exceptionally well-built full-size board for typists who care more about switch feel than RGB or features.

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