Compare 8BitDo Retro 108 vs Varmilo VA100 Sea Melody Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the 8BitDo Retro 108 and Varmilo VA100 Sea Melody 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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Main differences	Released in 2025 Features N-key rollover Uses a Top Mount mounting style 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 Silent switch options Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1450 g Sized at 41 x 438 x 136 mm Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 61.9 Build Quality: 64.3 Productivity: 66.5 Customizability: 52.3 Portability: 57.9	Scores Performance: 63.5 Build Quality: 61.2 Productivity: 75.5 Customizability: 61.1 Portability: 66.1
Name	Name 8BitDo Retro 108	Name Varmilo VA100 Sea Melody
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity 8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Top Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic, Aluminum	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 47 x 169 x 458 mm	Dimensions 41 x 438 x 136 mm
Weight	Weight 1350g	Weight 1450g