8BitDo Retro87 vs PBTfans Athena 1800
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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
PBTfans Athena 1800
Layout size
80%
95%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky
Clicky, Linear
Knob
Yes
No
- 8BitDo Retro87
- PBTfans Athena 1800
- Performance
- 6368
- Build quality
- 5375
- Productivity
- 7369
- Customizability
- 6874
- Portability
- 7744
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Top Mount
8BitDo Retro87 vs PBTfans Athena 1800 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 24 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
PBTfans Athena 1800
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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