AzioReleased 2018

Retro Classic

63/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Screw-in stabilisers
  • Portability is the weak point (58/100)
Score profile

Where the Retro Classic wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall665963615863
Build quality
66
Customisability
59
Performance
63
Productivity
61
Portability
58
Overall
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery5000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Wood · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1587 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Retro Classic vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Retro ClassicHUAN63 HE
 AzioRetro ClassicThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score63 /10064 /100Better
Build quality66 /100Better64 /100
Performance63 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · Wood · PlasticBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes