8BitDo Retro S Edition vs MCHOSE GX87
Get the 8BitDo Retro S Edition for knob. Get the MCHOSE GX87 for the 8,000 mAh battery and qmk.
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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
MCHOSE GX87
Battery
2,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,050 g
2,800 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- 8BitDo Retro S Edition
- MCHOSE GX87
- Performance
- 6680
- Build quality
- 6581
- Productivity
- 7489
- Customizability
- 5886
- Portability
- 7787
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Keycaps: PBT
8BitDo Retro S Edition vs MCHOSE GX87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 24 specs differ
8BitDo Retro S Edition
MCHOSE GX87
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
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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