Compare 8BitDo Retro87 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2024 Supports hot-swappable switches Comes with a knob 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 Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Provides dedicated media keys Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Made with a Plastic, Wood case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, White, North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 63.5 Build Quality: 53.2 Productivity: 73.1 Customizability: 68.6 Portability: 76.5	Scores Performance: 57.6 Build Quality: 57.9 Productivity: 76.4 Customizability: 50.5 Portability: 58.7
Name	Name 8BitDo Retro87	Name Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky	Switch Options Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 80%, 100%
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 Wired, Wired only
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 Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Plastic, Aluminum	Case Material Plastic, Wood
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material ABS	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 46 x 169 x 376 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1100g	Weight -