8BitDo Retro87
8BitDoReleased 2024
Retro87
65/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Strong portability (76/100)
- Strong productivity (73/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (53/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Retro87 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
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic · Aluminum
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions46
Weight1100 g
More specs
Height Mm46 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRetro87 vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera
Retro87VA87M Beijing Opera
| 8BitDoRetro87This page | VarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Build quality | 53 /100 | 56 /100Better |
| Performance | 64 /100 | 76 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Top MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Plastic · AluminumBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
