Azio Retro Compact Keyboard
AzioReleased 2021
Retro Compact Keyboard
97/100
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (100/100)
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- 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 Compact Keyboard wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
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 · Plastic · Wood
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions42
Weight1111 g
More specs
Height Mm42 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRetro Compact Keyboard vs Keychron Keychron Q6 Max
Retro Compact KeyboardKeychron Q6 Max
| AzioRetro Compact KeyboardThis page | KeychronKeychron Q6 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 97 /100 | 97 /100 |
| Build quality | 91 /100Better | 90 /100 |
| Performance | 81 /100 | 82 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum · Plastic · Wood | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
