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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the 8BitDo Retro S Edition and Nuphy Air65 V3 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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8BitDo Retro S Edition Tri-mode Mechanical Keyboard
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NuPhy Air65 V3 - Nova White / Blush nano / ANSI - US English

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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Clicky, Tactile switch options
  • Available in a 80% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1050 g
  • Sized at 47 x 170 x 377 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Low-Profile, Clicky switch options
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE layout standard
  • Offers Low Profile ergonomics
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 2500 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 635 g
  • Sized at 13 x 319 x 109 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic, Polycarbonate case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 66
  • Build Quality: 65.6
  • Productivity: 73.6
  • Customizability: 58.2
  • Portability: 76.9
Scores
  • Performance: 72.9
  • Build Quality: 70.2
  • Productivity: 76.4
  • Customizability: 69.7
  • Portability: 89.6
Name
8BitDo Retro S Edition
Name
Nuphy Air65 V3
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile
Switch Options
Low-Profile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Low Profile
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
2500 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Top Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic, Polycarbonate
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
47 x 170 x 377 mm
Dimensions
13 x 319 x 109 mm
Weight
1050g
Weight
635g
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