8BitDo Retro87 vs Varmilo Sakura R2
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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
Varmilo Sakura R2
Layout size
80%
100%
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Plastic
Switch options
Clicky
Linear, Silent
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,100 g
2,170 g
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Varmilo Sakura R2
- Performance
- 6349
- Build quality
- 5341
- Productivity
- 7353
- Customizability
- 6855
- Portability
- 7650
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Top Mount
8BitDo Retro87 vs Varmilo Sakura R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 21 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Varmilo Sakura R2
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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