8BitDo Retro87 vs Zerodate K87
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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
Zerodate K87
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Clicky
Linear
Knob
Yes
No
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Zerodate K87
- Performance
- 6370
- Build quality
- 5371
- Productivity
- 7366
- Customizability
- 6876
- Portability
- 7652
- Layout size: 80%
- Keycaps: ABS
8BitDo Retro87 vs Zerodate K87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 23 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Zerodate K87
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
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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