Leopold FC900R vs Ducky One 2 Side-by-Side Keyboard Comparison - RTINGS.com

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Leopold FC900R

Ducky One 2

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Aug 07, 2024 06:12 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Nov 19, 2024 02:03 PM

Leopold FC900R Picture

Ducky One 2 Picture

ConnectivityWired

SizeFull-size (100%)

Switch TypeMechanical

ConnectivityWired

SizeFull-size (100%)

MechanicalYes

Variants

FC900R (Ash Yellow)
FC900R (Black)
FC900R (Black-Purple)
FC900R (Black-Red)
FC900R (Charcoal-Blue)
FC900R (Dark Blue)
FC900R (Graphite Blue)
FC900R (Graphite Orange)
FC900R (Graphite White)
FC900R (Gray-Blue)
FC900R (Gray-Purple)
FC900R (Light Pink)
FC900R (White)
FC900R (White-Blue Star)
FC900R (White-Gray)
FC900R (White-Green)
FC900R (Yellow-Blue (Black Case))
FC900R (Yellow-Blue (White Case))

One 2 (Blue LED)
One 2 (Bon Voyage)
One 2 (Horizon)
One 2 (Midnight)
One 2 (RGB)
One 2 (Skyline)
One 2 (White Edition)
One 2 (White LED)

Review

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Our Verdict

Leopold FC900R

Ducky One 2

The Ducky One 2 is better overall than the Leopold FC900R, but they're similar keyboards that are each available in a variety of switches. The Ducky has macro-programmable keys and some variants have backlighting, but the one we tested doesn't. Both keyboards have excellent build quality and outstanding typing quality.

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Ash Yellow

FC900R

Blue LED

One 2

Black

FC900R

Bon Voyage

One 2

Black-Purple

FC900R

Horizon

One 2

Black-Red

FC900R

Midnight

One 2

Charcoal-Blue

FC900R

RGB

One 2

Dark Blue

FC900R

Skyline

One 2

Graphite Blue

FC900R

White Edition

One 2

Graphite Orange

FC900R

White LED

One 2

Graphite White

FC900R

Gray-Blue

FC900R

Gray-Purple

FC900R

Light Pink

FC900R

White

FC900R

White-Blue Star

FC900R

White-Gray

FC900R

White-Green

FC900R

Yellow-Blue (Black Case)

FC900R

Yellow-Blue (White Case)

FC900R

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

6.9

7.3

Configuration Software

Computer Compatibility

10

7.2

Full Comparison

Gaming

6.9

7.3

Mobile/Tablet

1.0

2.8

Office

7.7

8.0

Programming

7.3

7.1

Entertainment / HTPC

1.2

3.3

Design

Dimensions

Top Picture

Leopold FC900R Top Picture

Ducky One 2 Top Picture

Size

Full-size (100%)

Full-size (100%)

Height

1.4" (3.5 cm)

1.5" (3.8 cm)

Width

17.3" (44.0 cm)

17.5" (44.5 cm)

Depth

5.5" (14.0 cm)

5.3" (13.4 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

N/A

N/A

Weight

2.59 lbs (1.176 kg)

2.39 lbs (1.083 kg)

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Build Quality

8.5

8.0

Build Quality Close Up

Leopold FC900R Build Quality Close Up

Ducky One 2 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material

PBT

PBT

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Ergonomics

6.0

6.5

Side Picture

Leopold FC900R Side Picture

Ducky One 2 Side Picture

Curved/Angled

No

Straight

Split Keyboard

No

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

3°

4°

Medium Incline

N/A

7°

Maximum Incline

11°

11°

Home Row Height

27.4 mm (1.1")

Wrist Rest

No

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Hardware Customizability

6.7

Customizability Overview

Leopold FC900R Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches

No

Switch Stem Shape

Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket

Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

No

Backlight Features

0.0

0.0

Backlighting Picture

Leopold FC900R Backlighting Picture

Ducky One 2 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Leopold FC900R Brightness Max

Ducky One 2 Brightness Max

Backlighting

No

No

Brightness Min

Leopold FC900R Brightness Min

Ducky One 2 Brightness Min

White Shot

Leopold FC900R White Shot

Ducky One 2 White Shot

RGB

No

Per-Key Backlighting

No

No

Effects

No

No

Software Controllable

No

No

Color

No Backlighting

Color Mixing

No Backlighting

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Backlight Clarity

0.0

White Shot

Leopold FC900R White Shot

Ducky One 2 White Shot

Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wired

Wired

Detachable

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length

5.5 ft (1.7 m)

5.8 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

Mini USB

USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

0.0

Bluetooth

No

No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

No

No

Proprietary Receiver

No

No

Battery Type

No Batteries

No Batteries

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Macro Keys And Programming

0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

0

Onboard Macro Programming

No

Macro Programming With Software

No

Extra Features

Extra Features

Leopold FC900R Extra Features

Ducky One 2 Extra Features

Media Keys

Non-Dedicated

Hot Keys

Trackpad / Trackball

No

No

Scroll Wheel

No

No

Control Knob

No

USB Passthrough

No

No

Numpad

Yes

Yes

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Caps, Scroll & Num lock

Macro Programmable Keys

All

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

Leopold FC900R Bundle Picture

Ducky One 2 Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

Cherry MX Brown

Cherry MX Brown

Switch Type

Mechanical

Feel

Tactile

Tactile

Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

See details on graph tool

See details on graph tool

Key Switches

Cherry MX Brown

Cherry MX Brown

Mechanical

Yes

Feel

Tactile

Tactile

Operating Force

57 gf

54 gf

Actuation Force

44 gf

42 gf

Pre-Travel

2.1 mm

2.1 mm

Total Travel

4.1 mm

4.1 mm

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Typing Quality

9.0

9.0

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Typing Noise

8.1

9.0

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

49.6 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

No

Noise

Quiet

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Latency

8.2

8.0

Latency Video

Latency Wired

7.6 ms

8.2 ms

Latency Receiver

N/A

N/A

Latency Bluetooth

N/A

N/A

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Picture

Ducky One 2 Software Picture

Software Tour

Software Name

No Software

No Software

Software Windows Compatible

No

No

Software macOS Compatible

No

No

Onboard Memory

No

Yes

Profiles

No Profile

6+

Account Required

No Software

Cloud Sync

No

Macro Programming

Onboard

Ease Of Use

No Software

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Computer Compatibility

10

7.2

Windows

Fully Compatible

Full

macOS

Fully Compatible

Partial

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Partial

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android

Not Compatible

No

iOS

Not Compatible

No

iPadOS

Not Compatible

No

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

0.0

Android

Not Compatible

No

iOS

Not Compatible

No

iPadOS

Not Compatible

No

Media Key Compatibility

Not Compatible

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Ash Yellow

FC900R

Blue LED

One 2

Black

FC900R

Bon Voyage

One 2

Black-Purple

FC900R

Horizon

One 2

Black-Red

FC900R

Midnight

One 2

Charcoal-Blue

FC900R

RGB

One 2

Dark Blue

FC900R

Skyline

One 2

Graphite Blue

FC900R

White Edition

One 2

Graphite Orange

FC900R

White LED

One 2

Graphite White

FC900R

Gray-Blue

FC900R

Gray-Purple

FC900R

Light Pink

FC900R

White

FC900R

White-Blue Star

FC900R

White-Gray

FC900R

White-Green

FC900R

Yellow-Blue (Black Case)

FC900R

Yellow-Blue (White Case)

FC900R

Leopold FC900R

Ducky One 2

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