8BitDo Retro87 vs LUMINKEY NOVA
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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
LUMINKEY NOVA
Layout size
80%
Numpad
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch options
Clicky
Linear
Knob
Yes
No
- 8BitDo Retro87
- LUMINKEY NOVA
- Performance
- 6338
- Build quality
- 5339
- Productivity
- 7343
- Customizability
- 6849
- Portability
- 7660
8BitDo Retro87 vs LUMINKEY NOVA specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 22 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
LUMINKEY NOVA
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
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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