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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the 8BitDo Retro 108 and Epomaker RT98 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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8BitDo Retro 108 Tri-mode Mechanical Keyboard
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  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Includes a No display
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1350 g
  • Sized at 47 x 169 x 458 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, Aluminum case
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Linear, Silent switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Offers Southpaw ergonomics
  • Includes a Yes display
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1200 g
  • Sized at 45 x 390 x 150 mm
  • Made with a ABS case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 62.6
  • Build Quality: 64.2
  • Productivity: 66.6
  • Customizability: 52.4
  • Portability: 57.5
Scores
  • Performance: 77.7
  • Build Quality: 72.1
  • Productivity: 83.6
  • Customizability: 79
  • Portability: 65.1
Name
8BitDo Retro 108
Name
Epomaker RT98
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Linear, Silent
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
98%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Southpaw
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Top Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic, Aluminum
Case Material
ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
47 x 169 x 458 mm
Dimensions
45 x 390 x 150 mm
Weight
1350g
Weight
1200g
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