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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

8BitDo Retro87 vs Epomaker HE80

Get the Epomaker HE80 for hall effect and rapid trigger.

What actually differs

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

Epomaker HE80

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

  • Rapid trigger

    No

    Yes

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Max polling rate

    1,000 Hz

    8,000 Hz

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Plastic

    Plastic

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • 8BitDo Retro87
  • Epomaker HE80
Performance
63
98
Build quality
53
60
Productivity
73
76
Customizability
68
59
Portability
76
58

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

8BitDo Retro87

No owner reviews collected yet.

Epomaker HE80

4.8

47 owner reviews

Praise
“Great Linux compatability and perfect for osu!, Geometry Dash, other games, and general work I do throughout the day. Increadible customisation and responsiveness”
Lachlan R.Verified buyer· via Epomaker
Critique
“The Epomaker HE80 is a really solid mechanical keyboard for gamers. From my experience the Hall effect magnetic switches makes my gaming experience really smooth and responsive.”
Oforah C.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Full specs

8BitDo Retro87 vs Epomaker HE80 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

15 of 25 specs differ

8BitDo Retro87

Epomaker HE80

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Rapid trigger

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Top Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
8,000 HzBetter

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Plastic
Plastic

Plate material

Aluminum
FR4

Keycaps

ABS
PBT, PC

Weight

1,100 g
830 g

Dimensions

46 x 169 x 376 mm
42 x 332 x 146 mm

Typing angle

—
9°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $109Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$109Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $139Visit
  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $69Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit

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