8BitDo Retro87 vs Ajazz AK871
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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 Retro87
Ajazz AK871
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Clicky
Clicky, Linear
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,100 g
970 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Ajazz AK871
- Performance
- 6339
- Build quality
- 5339
- Productivity
- 7350
- Customizability
- 6848
- Portability
- 7767
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Keycaps: ABS
8BitDo Retro87 vs Ajazz AK871 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 21 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Ajazz AK871
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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