8BitDo Retro87 vs Gateron iG 98
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
Gateron iG 98
Layout size
80%
98%
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
ABS
Mount style
Top Mount
Plate Mount
Plate material
Aluminum
Plastic, Polycarbonate
Backlight
RGB
RGB, north-facing
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Gateron iG 98
- Performance
- 6378
- Build quality
- 5353
- Productivity
- 7373
- Customizability
- 6874
- Portability
- 7656
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Switch options: Clicky
- Knob
- Keycaps: ABS
8BitDo Retro87 vs Gateron iG 98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 23 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Gateron iG 98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
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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