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Leopold NP900RBT Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Layout size:Full-sizeConnection type:USB / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Leopold NP900RBT Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 82% of keyboards
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

34%

7.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

1.9

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

3.5

Features

6%

9.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 72%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £160
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Leopold NP900RBT

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

34%

7.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

1.9

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

3.5

Features

6%

9.2

Design

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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 99% of models
Popularity:
Leopold NP900RBT has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.2
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
Cherry MX
Actuation force
?
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 2 mm, which is longer than 66.5% of keyboards and equal to 33.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
Full-size
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
104
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 104 keys, which is more than 74.8% of keyboards and equal to 13% 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
aluminum
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 NP900RBT vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 17 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    104 vs 87
  • 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 °
  • 17 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (104 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    104 vs 87
  • 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 °
  • 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 per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 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.
  • 0.2 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2.2 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    2.2 mm vs 2 mm
  • 6.15x less popular
    Leopold NP900RBT is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    Leopold NP900RBT has worse value for money than the average keyboard (7.15 vs 7.8).
    7.15 vs 7.84
  • 23.1% more expensive
    Leopold NP900RBT is more expensive than the average keyboard (£160 vs £130).
    £160 vs £130
  • 85.7 mm wider width
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (442 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    442 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 2 older release date
    This keyboard is older than the average keyboard (2021 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    December 2021
    2021 vs 2023
  • 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.
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 0.2 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2.2 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    2.2 mm vs 2 mm
  • 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.

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What customers like about Leopold NP900RBT

  • Dual connectivity options with Bluetooth 5.1 and USB-C wired mode
  • High-quality 1.5mm thick PBT Double Shot keycaps known for durability and texture
  • Excellent build quality with a solid, professional minimalist design
  • Built-in sound-absorbing pad and plateless design for a quieter typing experience
  • Uses genuine Cherry MX switches, providing a reliable and familiar typing feel
  • Features DIP switches for hardware-level customization of key functions
  • Full N-key rollover support for registering simultaneous keystrokes
  • Lightweight and portable compared to metal-plate reinforced models like the FC900R

What customers don't like about Leopold NP900RBT

  • Lacks backlighting and RGB features, which can make typing in the dark difficult
  • Relies on disposable AAA batteries instead of a built-in rechargeable internal cell
  • Non-standard PCB mount style may limit options for enthusiasts looking to mod the board
  • No dedicated macro support or custom software for advanced programming
  • Narrower selection of Cherry MX switch variants compared to other Leopold models
  • Can be difficult to find in stock at major retailers due to high demand
  • Some users report resonant 'pinging' noises on specific units despite the internal dampening

Verdict

The Leopold NP900RBT is a full-size (100%), 104-key mechanical keyboard that offers dual connectivity via Bluetooth 5.1 and a wired USB-C connection. It features a unique lightweight, plateless PCB-mount design complemented by a sound-absorbing internal pad and premium 1.5mm thick double-shot PBT keycaps in a Cherry profile. Equipped with genuine Cherry MX switches, the keyboard includes dip switches for hardware-level key customization and is powered by two AAA batteries for wireless use. Main pros include its exceptional build quality, high-grade keycaps, and a quieter typing experience due to the internal dampening. However, notable cons include its reliance on disposable batteries rather than a rechargeable internal cell, the lack of a hot-swappable PCB for easy switch changes, and the non-traditional PCB-mount style which may limit aftermarket modification options.

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