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 K7 Pro
Layout size
80%
65%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Battery
4,000 mAh
1,550 mAh
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Keychron K7 Pro
- Performance
- 6374
- Build quality
- 5380
- Productivity
- 7373
- Customizability
- 6888
- Portability
- 7685
- Hot-swappable
- 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 K7 Pro
6 owner reviews
“Love the keyboard, clean design, excellent functionality and the keycaps have a nice feel. Support also helpful and prompt.”
8BitDo Retro87 vs Keychron K7 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 25 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Keychron K7 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
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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