Price examples checked: 16 October 2026. Prices are in USD; confirm the selected variant and checkout total before ordering.
A digital chess clock’s cost depends on the model and the functions you need. As examples from LEAP’s USD product listings, the PQ9907S wood-grain model is listed at $19.00, the KK9908 at $38.99 and the PQ9918 at $56.99. These are three product examples—not a price range for every chess clock on the market.
The useful question is not simply “Which clock is cheapest?” It is “Which clock covers my games without making me pay for features I will not use?”
Start with the clock price, then check the total
Before comparing models, separate the advertised item price from the cost of receiving and using the clock.
Check the selected model and variant, shipping charges, applicable taxes or duties, and whether batteries are included. A lower item price does not necessarily mean a lower delivered cost. Use the final checkout total or a written quotation when comparing what you will actually pay.
For a club buying several clocks, also account for spare units and storage. Do not assume a public retail price is the same as a confirmed bulk-order quotation.
Three LEAP price examples
| Model | Item price (USD) |
|---|---|
| PQ9907S — wood-grain edition | $19.00 |
| KK9908 | $38.99 |
| PQ9918 | $56.99 |
Prices may change. Check the linked product page for the selected variant and current price; check delivery and taxes separately.
View the PQ9907S wood-grain chess clock
What should you check before paying more?
Timing modes come first. Identify the format you intend to play, then check the exact model’s documentation. Countdown, increment and delay are not interchangeable; a long preset list is useful only if it includes the setting you need.
Next, consider readability and controls. Think about where the clock will sit, who needs to read it and how often someone will configure it. Compare published dimensions and available product views rather than treating a higher price as proof of better visibility.
Finally, check any event-specific equipment requirement. If your tournament requires a particular listing or approval, verify the exact model against the relevant source. Price and a general “professional” description are not substitutes for that evidence.
Compare LEAP chess clock specifications
Is a cheaper chess clock enough for home play?
It can be, if the documented settings match your games and the display and controls suit you. Begin with a short checklist: your time control, the number of people using the clock, where you will store it, and how you will power it.
There is little value in paying for a function you do not need. Equally, buying a cheaper model without checking the required mode can mean having to replace it later. Compare requirements before prices, not after purchase.
How should clubs and schools set a budget?
Write down the number of playing boards and the intended time controls before requesting prices. Ask for an itemised quotation showing the models, quantities, delivery cost and expected delivery date.
Where possible, keep setup instructions consistent across the equipment you select. Consider the practical cost of preparing clocks before a session, not just the price of each unit. Do not choose a shipping method solely on cost if it cannot meet the confirmed event date.
Read the tournament chess clock buying guide
Choose by requirements, then compare prices
A sensible budget starts with the games you want to play. Confirm the required timing mode, check the model’s documented functions, and compare the total delivered cost.