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Leopold FC900R vs REALFORCE R2

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityErgonomicsHardware CustomizabilityBacklight FeaturesBacklight ClarityCable & ConnectorWireless VersatilityMacro Keys And ProgrammingExtra FeaturesIn The Box
    Typing Experience
      Typing QualityTyping NoiseSwitchesKeystrokesLatency
    Performance
      Single-Key LatencyMulti-Key LatencyData TransmissionChord Split
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Leopold FC900R
REALFORCE R2

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Leopold FC900R Picture

Track

REALFORCE R2 Picture

Track

ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
Hot-Swappable Switches
Locked
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Electro-Capacitive
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No

Our Verdict

Leopold FC900R

REALFORCE R2

The Leopold FC900R and the REALFORCE R2 are similar, basic-looking full-size keyboards. The major difference between them is that the Leopold uses mechanical switches while the REALFORCE uses proprietary Topre switches, which many people find smoother and more satisfying to type on. However, the Leopold also has noticeably better build quality.

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Variants

  • FC900R (Ash Yellow)
  • FC900R (Black)
  • R2 (Black)
  • R2 (Black - TKL)

Review

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Ivory
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Ivory - TKL
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Charcoal-Blue
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Dark Blue
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Graphite Blue
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Graphite Orange
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Graphite White
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Gray-Blue
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Gray-Purple
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White-Blue Star
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Main Differences for
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Threshold 

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Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Leopold FC900R Top Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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REALFORCE R2 Top Picture Sample

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Size 
 

Locked
Locked

Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)
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Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Close Up  

Leopold FC900R Build Quality Close Up Sample

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Keycap Material  

Locked
Locked
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Ergonomics 
 

N/A
N/A

Side Picture  

Leopold FC900R Side Picture Sample

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Curved/Angled 
 

Locked
Locked

Split Keyboard 
 

Locked
Locked

Key Alignment 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Incline 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Home Row Height 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

N/A
N/A

Customizability Overview  

Leopold FC900R Customizability Overview Sample

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Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Locked
Locked

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Locked
Locked

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Locked
Locked

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Locked
Locked

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

Locked
Locked

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Locked
Locked

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Locked
Locked

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Locked
Locked
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Backlight Features 
 

N/A
N/A

Backlighting Picture  

Leopold FC900R Backlighting Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Brightness Max  

Leopold FC900R Brightness Max Sample

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REALFORCE R2 Brightness Max Sample

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Backlighting  

Locked
Locked

Brightness Min  

Leopold FC900R Brightness Min Sample

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RGB 
 

Locked
Locked

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Locked
Locked

Effects 
 

Locked
Locked

Software Controllable 
 

Locked
Locked
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Backlight Clarity 
 

N/A
N/A

White Shot  

Leopold FC900R White Shot Sample

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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Locked
Locked

Detachable 
 

Locked
Locked

Length  

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Locked
Locked
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Wireless Versatility 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Locked
Locked

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

Locked
Locked

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Type 
 

Locked
Locked
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

N/A
N/A

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

Lock
Lock

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Locked
Locked

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Locked
Locked

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Leopold FC900R Extra Features Sample

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Media Keys 
 

Locked
Locked

Trackpad / Trackball  

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Control Knob 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Passthrough 
 

Locked
Locked

Numpad  

Locked
Locked

Windows Key Lock 
 

Locked
Locked

Lock Indicator  

Locked
Locked
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Leopold FC900R Bundle Picture Sample

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Key Spacing 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
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Typing Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Typing Sample  

Leopold FC900R Typing Sample Sample

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Average Loudness 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Locked
Locked
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Leopold FC900R Wobble Video Sample

SAMPLE

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REALFORCE R2 Wobble Video Sample

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Switch Name 
 

Locked
Locked

Switch Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Feel 
 

Locked
Locked

Analog 
 

Locked

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

Leopold FC900R Key Switch Actuation Graph Sample

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Operating Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Actuation Force 
 

Lock gf
Lock gf

Pre-Travel 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Total Travel 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm
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Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Video  

Leopold FC900R Latency Video Sample

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Latency Wired 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Single-Key Latency Graph  

Leopold FC900R Single-Key Latency Graph Sample

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Best Connection 
 

Lock ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±Lock ms

Wired 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Video  

Leopold FC900R Latency Video Sample

SAMPLE

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Multi-Key Latency Graph  

Leopold FC900R Multi-Key Latency Graph Sample

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Connection Evaluated  

Locked

Key Press 
 

Lock ms

Key Release 
 

Lock ms
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Data Transmission 
 

N/A
N/A

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Leopold FC900R Multi-Key Raw USB Sample

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Connection Evaluated  

Locked

USB Polling Rate 
 

Lock Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

Lock Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Locked

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Locked
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Chord Split 
 

N/A
N/A

Chord Split Graph  

Leopold FC900R Chord Split Graph Sample

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

Lock ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

Lock ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Leopold FC900R Software Tour Sample

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Software Name  

Locked
Locked

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

Onboard Memory 
 

Locked
Locked

Profiles 
 

Locked
Locked
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Computer Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Windows 
 

Locked
Locked

macOS 
 

Locked
Locked

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Locked
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Android 
 

Locked
Locked

iOS 
 

Locked
Locked

iPadOS 
 

Locked
Locked

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

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Black
FC900R
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Black
R2
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FC900R
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Black - TKL
R2
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Black-Purple
FC900R
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Ivory
R2
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Black-Red
FC900R
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Ivory - TKL
R2
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Charcoal-Blue
FC900R
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Dark Blue
FC900R
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Graphite Blue
FC900R
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Gray-Blue
FC900R
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Gray-Purple
FC900R
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Light Pink
FC900R
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White-Blue Star
FC900R
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White-Gray
FC900R
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White-Green
FC900R
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Yellow-Blue (Black Case)
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Leopold FC900R

REALFORCE R2

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