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Leopold FC900R vs Monsgeek M1W: Comparison

Leopold FC900R and Monsgeek M1W differ on switch type: Leopold FC900R at Cherry MX, Monsgeek M1W at Gateron / TTC Hot-Swap Mechanical.

Monsgeek M1W (75%/CNC Aluminum/Hot-Swap/Tri-Mode Wireless/Gasket-Mounted/QMK-VIA)
MonsgeekMonsgeek M1W

Specs

Specification
Leopold FC900R (Full-Size/Cherry MX/Wired/Double-Shot PBT/No Backlighting)
Leopold FC900R
Monsgeek M1W (75%/CNC Aluminum/Hot-Swap/Tri-Mode Wireless/Gasket-Mounted/QMK-VIA)
Monsgeek M1W
BrandLeopoldMonsGeek
LayoutFull-Size75%
ModelFC900RM1W
Switch TypeCherry MXGateron / TTC Hot-Swap Mechanical
ConnectivityWired (USB)Bluetooth 5.0 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired
Keycap MaterialDouble-shot PBTPBT Double-Shot
BacklightingNone on base modelSouth-Facing RGB
Polling Rate1000 Hz1000 Hz

Price comparison

RetailerLeopold FC900RMonsgeek M1W
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Verdict

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.

Monsgeek M1W

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A boutique-feeling CNC aluminum custom keyboard at a price that undercuts most group buys.

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