8BitDo Retro87 vs Vortex POK3R
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Which one should you get?
Get the
8BitDo Retro87
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 80% boards under $150.
- No numpad.
Get the
Vortex POK3R
Build quality in the top 45% of 60% boards under $50.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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 POK3R
Layout size
80%
60%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
- 8BitDo Retro87
- Vortex POK3R
- Performance
- 6369
- Build quality
- 5362
- Productivity
- 7361
- Customizability
- 6861
- Portability
- 7771
8BitDo Retro87 vs Vortex POK3R specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 22 specs differ
8BitDo Retro87
Vortex POK3R
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
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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