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Leopold FC660MBT Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Layout size:65%Connection type:USB / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Leopold FC660MBT Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

Leopold FC660MBT
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 87% of keyboards
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

34%

7.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.6

Switches

20%

7.0

Materials

12%

3.5

Features

6%

5.3

Design

â–¼Worse than 86%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 73%
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Leopold FC660MBT

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

34%

7.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.6

Switches

20%

7.0

Materials

12%

3.5

Features

6%

5.3

Design

5.4
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

2.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
2.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Popularity:
Leopold FC660MBT has a popularity score of 2.7 points, which is lower than that of 77.6% of products in this category.
2.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

7.1
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
Cherry MX
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.2 mm, which is shorter than 59.8% of keyboards and equal to 16.3% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
65%
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
66
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 66 keys, which is fewer than 86.7% of keyboards and equal to 0.9% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB / Bluetooth
This keyboard offers USB / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 42.7% of keyboards and equal to 14.3% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 67% of keyboards and equal to 23.5% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
no
This keyboard is not Mac compatible. 42.4% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
no
This keyboard does not have RGB lighting. 87.9% of keyboards include RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
no
This keyboard does not have per-key RGB. 72.8% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
RGB zones
0
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 0 RGB zones, which is fewer than 86.3% of keyboards and equal to 13.7% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
N/A
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Case material
plastic
Plate material
?
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
Cherry
Legend method
double-shot
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Leopold FC660MBT vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 28.4% lower weight
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (700 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    700 g vs 978 g
  • 2 ° lower typing angle
    This keyboard has a lower typing angle than the average keyboard (3 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    3 ° vs 5 °
  • 28.4% lower weight
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (700 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    700 g vs 978 g
  • 2 ° lower typing angle
    This keyboard has a lower typing angle than the average keyboard (3 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    3 ° vs 5 °
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • No hot-swap support
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No pre-lubed stabilizers
    This keyboard does not have pre-lubed stabilizers, the average keyboard does. 81.4% of keyboards come with pre-lubed stabilizers.
  • 21 fewer keys
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (66 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    66 vs 87
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    0 vs 83
  • No onboard memory
    This keyboard does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.6% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • No RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.
  • 10.3% worse value for money
    Leopold FC660MBT has worse value for money than the average keyboard (7.11 vs 7.8).
    7.11 vs 7.84
  • 2.3x less popular
    Leopold FC660MBT is less popular than the average keyboard (2.67 vs 6.2).
    2.67 vs 6.15
  • 2.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    Leopold FC660MBT
    the average keyboard
    Leopold FC660MBT has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.8 vs 8).
    7.8 vs 8
  • 21 fewer keys
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (66 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    66 vs 87
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • No hot-swap support
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • No pre-lubed stabilizers
    This keyboard does not have pre-lubed stabilizers, the average keyboard does. 81.4% of keyboards come with pre-lubed stabilizers.
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • No onboard memory
    This keyboard does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.6% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    0 vs 83
  • No RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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11/04/2025
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24/08/2013
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27/01/2019
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Leopold FC660MBT

  • Excellent build quality with a sturdy, heavy plastic chassis
  • Premium 1.5mm thick double-shot PBT keycaps with clear legends
  • Reliable Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity with support for multi-pairing up to 4 devices
  • Smooth and stable typing experience right out of the box
  • Satisfying acoustic profile due to internal sound-dampening foam in the case and spacebar
  • Modernized connection via USB-C for wired mode
  • Hardware-level customization via DIP switches on the back for key remapping

What customers don't like about Leopold FC660MBT

  • Non-standard bottom row layout (specifically the right shift and 1U Windows key) makes finding replacement keycap sets difficult
  • Audible spring ping from factory unlubed Cherry MX switches
  • Lack of programmable firmware (no QMK/VIA support) or dedicated software
  • Reports of issues with Bluetooth multi-pairing stability when switching between devices
  • Limited RGB or backlighting options compared to competitors
  • Mini-USB port on older models is outdated (though newer MBT models use USB-C)
  • Relatively high price point with no wireless dongle included

Verdict

The Leopold FC660MBT is a premium 65% compact mechanical keyboard featuring a 66-key layout that includes dedicated arrow keys and a two-key cluster (Insert/Delete). It offers dual-mode connectivity via Bluetooth 5.1, supporting multi-pairing for up to four devices, and a wired USB-C connection. Built for durability, it uses high-quality 1.5mm thick double-shot PBT keycaps in a Cherry profile, authentic Cherry MX switches, and internal sound-dampening felt to enhance typing acoustics. Key advantages include its exceptionally sturdy build quality, excellent stock keycaps, and reliable wireless performance powered by two AAA batteries. However, it lacks official macOS support, features a non-standard bottom row that makes third-party keycap replacement difficult, and does not include programmable software or hot-swappable switches.

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