8BitDo Retro87 vs RX Storm RX870
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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
RX Storm RX870
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Plastic
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,100 g
1,380 g
- 8BitDo Retro87
- RX Storm RX870
- Performance
- 6357
- Build quality
- 5354
- Productivity
- 7347
- Customizability
- 6840
- Portability
- 7661
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
8BitDo Retro87 vs RX Storm RX870 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 21 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
RX Storm RX870
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
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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