8BitDo Retro87 vs Azio Retro Classic
Get the 8BitDo Retro87 for knob. Get the Azio Retro Classic for the 5,000 mAh battery.
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8BitDo Retro87
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Build quality in the bottom 40% of 80% boards under $150.
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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
Azio Retro Classic
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
4,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum, Plastic, Wood
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,100 g
1,587 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Azio Retro Classic
- Performance
- 6361
- Build quality
- 5365
- Productivity
- 7360
- Customizability
- 6857
- Portability
- 7757
- Hot-swappable
- Switch options: Clicky
8BitDo Retro87 vs Azio Retro Classic specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 21 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Azio Retro Classic
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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