8BitDoReleased 2024

Retro18 Numpad

76/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (83/100)
  • Class-leading portability (80/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Retro18 Numpad wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall687278838076
Build quality
68
Customisability
72
Performance
78
Productivity
83
Portability
80
Overall
76
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery1000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic · Aluminum
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions46
Weight300 g

More specs

Height Mm46 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Retro18 Numpad vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Retro18 NumpadBAROCCO MD770
 8BitDoRetro18 NumpadThis pageMistelBAROCCO MD770
Overall score76 /10076 /100
Build quality68 /10087 /100Better
Performance78 /100Better58 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeTop MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialPlastic · AluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes