8BitDo Retro S Edition
8BitDoReleased 2024
Retro S Edition
66/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Strong portability (77/100)
- Strong productivity (74/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Customisability is the weak point (59/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Retro S Edition wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions47
Weight1050 g
More specs
Height Mm47 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRetro S Edition vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini
Retro S EditionApex Pro Mini
| 8BitDoRetro S EditionThis page | SteelSeriesApex Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Build quality | 66 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Performance | 66 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Top MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Aluminum | Metal |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
