8BitDo Retro18 Numpad vs Zuoya GMK21 Numpad
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The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
8BitDo Retro18 Numpad
Zuoya GMK21 Numpad
Knob
No
Yes
Display
Yes
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Backlight
None
RGB
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- 8BitDo Retro18 Numpad
- Zuoya GMK21 Numpad
- Performance
- 5361
- Build quality
- 6979
- Productivity
- 4965
- Customizability
- 5094
- Portability
- 8365
- Layout size: Numpad
- Hot-swappable
8BitDo Retro18 Numpad vs Zuoya GMK21 Numpad specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 19 specs differ
8BitDo Retro18 Numpad
Zuoya GMK21 Numpad
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Released
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