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Choose a Leopold mechanical keyboard by matching the complete model code, layout, installed switch, and generation to your needs. For US buyers considering the documented FC750RBT Black PD and Grey/Blue PD examples, the decisive ownership question is whether their listed connections and non-hot-swappable switches fit how you intend to use the keyboard. Black PD specifications · Grey/Blue PD specifications
This guide is for buyers comparing an exact configuration. Its examples come from merchant search excerpts and manufacturer pages captured October 15, 2026. The recommendations are based on those documents; no hands-on performance or lifespan testing is claimed. Specifications remain tied to the named PD examples throughout.
Quick takeaways
- Record the complete product code, generation, physical layout, and legend language separately.
- Use the color-specific switch table below to check the selected variant.
- Treat the documented PD examples as unsuitable for a hot-swap switch-changing workflow.
- Ask the actual seller to confirm the unit and support terms before ordering.
On this page: Layout · Switch codes · PD and MX2A · Connections · Maintenance · Worksheet · FAQs
Choose your Leopold mechanical keyboard by layout
Layout has three separate meanings when comparing an offer: the physical arrangement of keys, the logical character layout, and the legends printed on the keycaps. Recording each field keeps a language option from becoming an assumption about the keyboard's shape or key count.
MechanicalKeyboards identifies its exact FC750RBT Bluetooth Black PD listing as an 87-key tenkeyless keyboard with an ANSI physical layout and US QWERTY logical layout. Tenkeyless describes a keyboard without a dedicated number pad. If a built-in number pad is essential to your work, this documented example does not meet that requirement. Black PD listing
Before choosing it, compare the exact product image with the keys you use daily. Make a short list of required keys and shortcuts, then check their placement against the offered unit. If a shortcut depends on a function layer or remapping, request documentation for that configuration rather than assuming a familiar behavior carries over.
Leopold's Korean FC750RBT MX2A Coral Blue page presents Korean and English legend options separately from switch options. That establishes separate choices for printed legends and switches; the captured page does not establish the exact US physical layout or key count of an MX2A offer. Leopold MX2A Coral Blue page
The practical selection rule is straightforward: confirm the arrangement first, then the characters and labels. An English legend option alone is insufficient to settle every layout question.
Match the switch to the complete product code
The documented Black PD and Grey/Blue PD merchant excerpts associate named Cherry MX switches with different complete product codes. Black PD uses the /EBPD codes below; Grey/Blue PD uses /EGBPD. Preserve the entire code when comparing offers or asking a seller to identify a unit.
| Listed Cherry MX switch | Black PD product code | Grey/Blue PD product code |
|---|---|---|
| Black | FC750RBTL/EBPD | FC750RBTL/EGBPD |
| Brown | FC750RBTN/EBPD | FC750RBTN/EGBPD |
| Blue | FC750RBTC/EBPD | FC750RBTC/EGBPD |
| Red | FC750RBTR/EBPD | FC750RBTR/EGBPD |
| Silent Red | FC750RBTS/EBPD | FC750RBTS/EGBPD |
| Clear | FC750RBTW/EBPD | FC750RBTW/EGBPD |
| Silver | FC750RBTV/EBPD | FC750RBTV/EGBPD |
Source: the exact Black PD and Grey/Blue PD merchant search excerpts captured October 15, 2026. These are listed variant mappings, not confirmation of a particular unit's installed switches.
Use this table to verify identity rather than to rank typing feel. The supplied evidence supports the switch names and product codes, but it does not provide comparative measurements of force, sound, comfort, or response time.
For example, if you already prefer Cherry MX Brown and want the documented Black PD configuration, the listed matching code is FC750RBTN/EBPD. The Grey/Blue PD Brown example is FC750RBTN/EGBPD. Ask the seller to match the selected variant to the actual unit; a general FC750RBT title leaves that question open.
If you have no established switch preference, resolve it before committing to one of these configurations. That matters because their documented maintenance design does not support a hot-swap workflow, as discussed below.
Separate the PD listing from the MX2A generation
A manufacturer-hosted support reply dated March 15, 2024, states that FC750RBT PD was renewed as FC750RBT MX2A and that the non-MX2A FC750RBT PD product was discontinued. This is dated evidence of a product transition. Leopold support reply
That reply does not identify the generation of every remaining US offer labeled PD. A seller's product title, the selected variant, and the unit it will ship must still agree. Do not assume a legacy PD listing contains MX2A switches because the manufacturer described a transition.
Keep two separate questions in your comparison notes:
- What configuration does this listing describe? Record the complete name and selected product code.
- What unit will the seller supply? Request confirmation of its generation and installed switch.
The same separation applies to technical specifications. The Black PD and Grey/Blue PD details in this guide belong to those documented examples. An MX2A offer needs its own confirmation of layout, connections, switch mounting, and other features you require.
Match connections and batteries to your routine
Both documented PD merchant excerpts list wired USB-C, wireless Bluetooth 5.1, and a requirement for two AAA batteries. Those details give you a useful starting point for planning desk use and wireless ownership. Black PD connection details · Grey/Blue PD connection details
If you mainly want a wired desk keyboard, confirm that the offered configuration provides the documented USB-C connection and that the package contains the cable you need. If you plan to use Bluetooth, include AAA battery replacement in your ownership routine. Check the actual package contents rather than relying on a historical listing to establish what will arrive.
Bluetooth 5.1 is a listed connection specification. It does not, by itself, establish battery runtime, device-switching behavior, or performance with your computer. When any of those is a purchase requirement, ask for documentation addressing that requirement for the exact unit.
Treat remapping the same way. Write down the specific behavior you need—such as changing a modifier key—and request the relevant instructions. A product name or a reference to a manual is insufficient to promise a particular programmable function.
Check long-term maintenance fit
Decide whether fixed switch choice suits you
Both exact PD excerpts list plate-mount switches and “Hotswap No.” The supported ownership conclusion is that these examples do not suit someone who wants to change switches through a hot-swap workflow. Black PD mounting specifications · Grey/Blue PD mounting specifications
If experimenting with different switches is a central part of your plans, remove these documented configurations from that shortlist. If you already know which listed switch you want, focus instead on confirming the installed variant and identifying a support provider for future problems.
“Hotswap No” does not establish a repair procedure, repair cost, or service entitlement. Before ordering, ask who would handle a failed key and what service is available for that unit. This produces a more useful ownership plan than assuming a brand reputation guarantees easy repairs.
Separate keycap materials from replacement fit
Both documented PD listings describe 1.5 mm PBT keycaps with double-shot printing. These are material, thickness, and printing specifications. They do not establish compatibility with a particular replacement keycap set or stabilizer arrangement. Black PD keycap details · Grey/Blue PD keycap details
If replacement caps matter to your purchase, obtain exact-unit fit information before buying a set. Ask specifically about the keys you intend to replace, including any larger keys. The evidence here supports no named replacement set, spacebar size, or stabilizer geometry.
For long-term fit, prioritize a layout and switch choice you can keep using, plus a clear route for support. The listed materials alone cannot tell you how many years a keyboard will last.
Use this configuration worksheet
Copy these fields into your comparison notes for each offer. A blank field identifies a question to resolve before choosing that configuration.
| Field | What to record or request |
|---|---|
| Exact identity | Full product name, color, selected switch, and complete product code |
| Generation | Seller confirmation of legacy PD or MX2A for the unit being supplied |
| Layout | Physical layout, logical layout, legend language, and required key placement |
| Connection needs | Exact-unit connection specifications and any required device behavior |
| Ownership needs | Battery requirement, switch-changing expectations, and replacement-part fit |
| Seller and support | Seller identity, condition, package contents, current price, delivery, returns, and service provider |
Consider a hypothetical shortlist containing a Black PD Brown offer and an MX2A offer. The documented Black PD mapping gives you FC750RBTN/EBPD as a reference for the first offer. You would still ask the seller to confirm the unit. For the MX2A offer, request its own specifications rather than filling the worksheet with legacy PD details. Black PD variant reference
For a US contact route, Leopold's official Global Seller directory lists MechanicalKeyboards under U.S.A. That is manufacturer-listed seller provenance. The directory does not establish current stock, an exact configuration, warranty eligibility, or return coverage; obtain those details from the seller handling your order. Leopold Global Seller directory
Frequently asked questions
Is the FC750RBT Black PD full-size or tenkeyless?
The exact MechanicalKeyboards Black PD record identifies it as an 87-key tenkeyless keyboard with ANSI physical layout and US QWERTY logical layout. Use that configuration-specific description when comparing it with your requirements. Those specifications should not be extended automatically to another Leopold model or revision. Black PD source
Does a PD listing mean the keyboard has MX2A switches?
No. Leopold's March 15, 2024, support reply describes the transition from non-MX2A FC750RBT PD to FC750RBT MX2A. It does not identify every unit offered by US sellers. Ask the actual seller to confirm the generation and installed switches of the unit it will supply. Generation source
Can I use these PD examples for frequent switch changes?
They are unsuitable for a hot-swap switch-changing workflow: both documented merchant excerpts state “Hotswap No.” If changing switches is a purchase requirement, select a configuration with separately verified support for that workflow. This guide does not establish a switch-replacement procedure for either PD example. Black PD · Grey/Blue PD
Does choosing English legends confirm a US layout?
English legends alone do not confirm every layout detail. Leopold's Korean MX2A Coral Blue page separates legend language from switch selection, but its captured text does not establish the exact US physical layout. Confirm the offered unit's arrangement, logical layout, and printed legends as separate fields. MX2A product source
Make the final choice
Choose the Leopold mechanical keyboard configuration whose documented layout, installed switch, generation, and maintenance design match your requirements. Keep the complete code in your notes and resolve any differences between the product title, variant selector, and seller's description. Your next step is to send the completed worksheet to the seller and request confirmation of the exact unit and support terms.
