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  • Released in 2025
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • 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 Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Built with the ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-UK, ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1130 g
  • Sized at 31 x 448 x 149 mm
  • Made with a Plastic, ABS, Aluminum, Metal case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 62.6
  • Build Quality: 64.2
  • Productivity: 66.6
  • Customizability: 52.4
  • Portability: 57.5
Scores
  • Performance: 89.4
  • Build Quality: 77.1
  • Productivity: 90.9
  • Customizability: 79.1
  • Portability: 56.1
Name
8BitDo Retro 108
Name
Keychron V6 Ultra
Release year
2025
Release year
2026
Switch Options
-
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, 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
Wired, Wired only, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 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, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic, Aluminum
Case Material
Plastic, ABS, Aluminum, Metal
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
47 x 169 x 458 mm
Dimensions
31 x 448 x 149 mm
Weight
1350g
Weight
1130g
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