Compare 8BitDo Retro87 vs Skyloong GK84 DRUM Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the 8BitDo Retro87 and Skyloong GK84 DRUM and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2024 Has Clicky switch options Available in a 80% layout Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Features N-key rollover Uses a Top Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 1100 g Sized at 46 x 169 x 376 mm Made with a Plastic, Aluminum case Features ABS keycaps	Released in 2022 Available in a 84% layout Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz connectivity Made with a Aluminum case Features PBT, ABS keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 63.5 Build Quality: 53.2 Productivity: 73.1 Customizability: 68.6 Portability: 76.5	Scores Performance: 64.1 Build Quality: 70.5 Productivity: 53.6 Customizability: 69.8 Portability: 70
Name	Name 8BitDo Retro87	Name Skyloong GK84 DRUM
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2022
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 84%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless, 2.4 GHz
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Top Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic, Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 46 x 169 x 376 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1100g	Weight -