8BitDo Retro87 vs Createkeebs Thera V2
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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
Createkeebs Thera V2
Layout size
80%
75%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum
Mount style
Top Mount
PCB Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Createkeebs Thera V2
- Performance
- 6349
- Build quality
- 5366
- Productivity
- 7350
- Customizability
- 6855
- Portability
- 7661
- Hot-swappable
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
8BitDo Retro87
No owner reviews collected yet.
Createkeebs Thera V2
6 owner reviews
“Had the keyboard since August. Dealt with the same issue as another reviewer of keys double registering but dealt with it. PCB died today. 3 stars because everything else was fantastic.”
8BitDo Retro87 vs Createkeebs Thera V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 22 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Createkeebs Thera V2
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
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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