Compare 8BitDo Retro S Edition vs Weikav STARS80 Standard Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the 8BitDo Retro S Edition and Weikav STARS80 Standard 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 2024 Has Clicky, Tactile switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Connects via USB-C Features N-key rollover Uses a Top Mount mounting style Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 1050 g Sized at 47 x 170 x 377 mm Features PBT keycaps	Released in 2026 Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration
Score	Scores Performance: 65.8 Build Quality: 66.1 Productivity: 73.9 Customizability: 58.5 Portability: 77.3	Scores Performance: 51.9 Build Quality: 74.2 Productivity: 56.7 Customizability: 70 Portability: 63.3
Name	Name 8BitDo Retro S Edition	Name Weikav STARS80 Standard
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 80%
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 -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 2000 mAh	Battery capacity -
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 -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions 47 x 170 x 377 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1050g	Weight -