8BitDo Retro87 vs Keychron K2 Max
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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
Keychron K2 Max
Layout size
80%
75%
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
ABS, Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Mount style
Top Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Keychron K2 Max
- Performance
- 6381
- Build quality
- 5386
- Productivity
- 7395
- Customizability
- 6891
- Portability
- 7679
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
8BitDo Retro87
No owner reviews collected yet.
Keychron K2 Max
2 owner reviews
“Négatif: Le temps de livraison et la clareté des infos”
8BitDo Retro87 vs Keychron K2 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 27 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Keychron K2 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
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
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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