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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the 8BitDo Retro 108 and Keychron K5 V2 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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Keychron K5 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (ISO Layout) - Version 2

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  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 1350 g
  • Sized at 47 x 169 x 458 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, Aluminum case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Has Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ANSI layout standard
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Weighs about 732 g
  • Sized at 25 x 424 x 119 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Aluminum case
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 62.6
  • Build Quality: 64.2
  • Productivity: 66.6
  • Customizability: 52.4
  • Portability: 57.5
Scores
  • Performance: 78.3
  • Build Quality: 66.7
  • Productivity: 73.4
  • Customizability: 75.7
  • Portability: 56.7
Name
8BitDo Retro 108
Name
Keychron K5 V2
Release year
2025
Release year
2025
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
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, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
2000 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
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic, Aluminum
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
ABS
Dimensions
47 x 169 x 458 mm
Dimensions
25 x 424 x 119 mm
Weight
1350g
Weight
732g
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