8BitDo Retro87 vs MMkeyboard Class 1800
Get the 8BitDo Retro87 for hot-swappable and knob. Get the MMkeyboard Class 1800 for qmk.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
8BitDo Retro87
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 80% boards under $150.
- No numpad.
Get the
MMkeyboard Class 1800
QMK
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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
MMkeyboard Class 1800
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,100 g
3,500 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- 8BitDo Retro87
- MMkeyboard Class 1800
- Performance
- 6342
- Build quality
- 5380
- Productivity
- 7342
- Customizability
- 6856
- Portability
- 7758
- Mount style: Top Mount
8BitDo Retro87 vs MMkeyboard Class 1800 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 23 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
MMkeyboard Class 1800
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
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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