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
Dot Works Layer75
Layout size
80%
75%
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,100 g
2,000 g
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Dot Works Layer75
- Performance
- 6351
- Build quality
- 5387
- Productivity
- 7373
- Customizability
- 6889
- Portability
- 7661
- Hot-swappable
8BitDo Retro87 vs Dot Works Layer75 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 26 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Dot Works Layer75
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
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
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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