Expert Pick #09
Leopold FC660M PD.
Leopold's compact 65% layout with Cherry MX switches, PBT doubleshot keycaps, and sound-dampening pads.
The Verdict.
7.9/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“The FC660M PD is proof that marketing hype and typing excellence are inversely correlated. Leopold doesn't sponsor streamers, doesn't run group buys, and doesn't chase trends. They build keyboards that feel incredible out of the box and keep feeling incredible five years later. The sound dampening pads put this in a class above every other prebuilt at any price. If you want a keyboard you'll never think about replacing, this is it.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
Double Sound Dampening
Two-layer internal dampening pad system eliminates hollowness and produces a deep, satisfying thock from stock.
PBT Doubleshot Keycaps
Legends are molded through the keycap — they will never fade, wear, or develop shine. Period.
65% Compact Layout
Arrow keys and essential navigation preserved in a footprint barely larger than a 60% — the most space-efficient usable layout.
Technical Specifications
Layout65% (66 keys)
SwitchesCherry MX (multiple options)
KeycapsPBT Doubleshot
PlateSteel
ConnectionUSB-C, Wired
The Scoreboard
Expert Consensus86%
Community Rating93%
Community scores are exceptionally high — the FC660M is a cult favorite among typists. Expert scores reflect the lack of modern features like wireless and hot-swap, but typing purists consider these irrelevant.
Cast Your Vote
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Prices checked March 2026
Global Critique
“The keyboard I keep coming back to after trying everything else. Nothing types like a Leopold.”
Reddit r/MechanicalKeyboards
“Leopold's sound dampening puts this ahead of customs costing three times as much.”
Keyboard University
“The FC660M PD is the mechanical keyboard equivalent of a well-made chef's knife — no gimmicks, just excellence.”
Switch & Click
“Five years in and the keycaps look brand new. That's PBT doubleshot for you.”
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