8BitDo Retro87 vs Skyloong GK84 Lite
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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
Skyloong GK84 Lite
Layout size
80%
84%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Ergonomics
Standard
Split Spacebar
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
Yes
No
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Skyloong GK84 Lite
- Performance
- 6365
- Build quality
- 5371
- Productivity
- 7367
- Customizability
- 6876
- Portability
- 7777
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Case material: Aluminum, Plastic
8BitDo Retro87 vs Skyloong GK84 Lite specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 21 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Skyloong GK84 Lite
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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