8BitDo Retro
8BitDoReleased 2023
Retro
99/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Class-leading productivity (97/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Retro 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
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 materialPlastic · Aluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions47
Weight1050 g
More specs
Height Mm47 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRetro vs Keychron Keychron K2 HE
RetroKeychron K2 HE
| 8BitDoRetroThis page | KeychronKeychron K2 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 99 /100 | 99 /100 |
| Build quality | 91 /100 | 91 /100 |
| Performance | 94 /100 | 94 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Top MountBetter | Tray Mount |
| Case material | Plastic · Aluminum | Aluminum · Wood · ABS · Resin |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
