8BitDo Retro87 vs Vortex Multix
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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
Vortex Multix
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
ABS
Switch options
Clicky
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Mount style
Top Mount
Plate Mount
Knob
Yes
No
VIA
No
Yes
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Vortex Multix
- Performance
- 6371
- Build quality
- 5364
- Productivity
- 7385
- Customizability
- 6871
- Portability
- 7674
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
8BitDo Retro87 vs Vortex Multix specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 23 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Vortex Multix
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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