8BitDo Retro S Edition vs KBDFans GT 80 MX
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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 Retro S Edition
KBDFans GT 80 MX
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Mount style
Top Mount
PCB Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Display
None
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- 8BitDo Retro S Edition
- KBDFans GT 80 MX
- Performance
- 6675
- Build quality
- 6579
- Productivity
- 7466
- Customizability
- 5876
- Portability
- 7753
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
8BitDo Retro S Edition vs KBDFans GT 80 MX specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 23 specs differ
8BitDo Retro S Edition
KBDFans GT 80 MX
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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