8BitDo Retro vs Varmilo VPG87 Moonlight
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Varmilo VPG87 Moonlight
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 80% boards under $150.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
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
Varmilo VPG87 Moonlight
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Plastic
Switch options
Clicky
Linear, Silent
Mount style
Top Mount
Plate Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- 8BitDo Retro
- Varmilo VPG87 Moonlight
- Performance
- 4976
- Build quality
- 5354
- Productivity
- 6364
- Customizability
- 5664
- Portability
- 7359
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Keycaps: PBT
8BitDo Retro vs Varmilo VPG87 Moonlight specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 22 specs differ
8BitDo Retro
Varmilo VPG87 Moonlight
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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