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Ducky Shine 7 vs Leopold FC900R: Comparison

Ducky Shine 7 and Leopold FC900R differ on switch type: Ducky Shine 7 at Cherry MX (fixed), Leopold FC900R at Cherry MX. They match on 4 other specifications, including layout, keycap material and hot-swappable.

Specs

Specification
Ducky Shine 7 (Full-Size/Cherry MX/Wired/Per-Key RGB/Anodized Aluminum Top)
Ducky Shine 7
Leopold FC900R (Full-Size/Cherry MX/Wired/Double-Shot PBT/No Backlighting)
Leopold FC900R
BrandDuckyLeopold
LayoutFull-SizeFull-Size
ModelShine 7FC900R
Switch TypeCherry MX (fixed)Cherry MX
ConnectivityWired (detachable USB-C)Wired (USB)
Keycap MaterialDouble-shot PBTDouble-shot PBT
Hot-Swappablefalsefalse
BacklightingPer-key RGBNone on base model
Polling Rate1000 Hz1000 Hz

Verdict

Ducky Shine 7

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A well-built, no-nonsense full-size board for buyers who want genuine Cherry MX switches without needing to tinker.

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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