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Title: Leopold FC660M VS Vortex Race 3
Post by: Pavilions on Sun, 10 June 2018, 21:37:06

Which one would you get and why I want to get it with either the brown switches or red but probably brown but I don't know which one is better? for people who tried both or anyone?

Which one do you prefer?
What type of switch do you have?
Do you do a lot of typing?

NOTE: I don't care about gaming at all only for typing and everyday use. :thumb:

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Title: Re: Leopold FC660M VS Vortex Race 3
Post by: Hyde on Sun, 10 June 2018, 23:03:23

From my personal experience brown is easier for typing, so if you don't game then I'd say get brown.  Red is great for gaming, typing on red takes a little bit of time to get used to.

As for between the 2 keyboard, my vote is Leopold FC660M.

It's cleaner also the gap between the insert/delete cluster is actually good for muscle memory.  I typically don't like it when they cram too many keys next to each other.

Title: Re: Leopold FC660M VS Vortex Race 3
Post by: jcoffin1981 on Tue, 19 June 2018, 03:54:25

I agree the Race board look is very cluttered.  I love the look and the layout of the Leopold.  I have yet to try it.  I do like the dedicated F row though. It's not hard to access through a function layer, but it's nice to actually have it included for once.

Title: Re: Leopold FC660M VS Vortex Race 3
Post by: Lansky on Tue, 19 June 2018, 06:51:22

If you only use it for typing, maybe consider looking into the FC660C instead?

I'd take Topre over MX brown or reds any day of the week.

Title: Re: Leopold FC660M VS Vortex Race 3
Post by: Hyde on Tue, 19 June 2018, 11:38:21

Quote from: Lansky on Tue, 19 June 2018, 06:51:22

If you only use it for typing, maybe consider looking into the FC660C instead?

I'd take Topre over MX brown or reds any day of the week.

For typing, definitely Topre > the rest.  So I'd agree FC660C is a great option.

For gaming I'd give the edge to MX Brown / MX Red.

Title: Re: Leopold FC660M VS Vortex Race 3
Post by: Max_P0 on Tue, 19 June 2018, 23:57:04

.. if you have not tried Topre Switches before.might wanna try some... for me Its too light and mushy (45/55g).

I prefer MX Browns, they have a bit of a tactile bump and feel sharper. .. 

On the other than, I have 4 Vortex Race 3s. Brown/Blue/Clear... I just love the Function row and the compact design...

I sold my RealForce 55g and HHKB Pro 2 just a few days after use... I really liked the feeling of HHKB Pro 2 but I need more keys...