ATK Hex80 HE vs Azio Retro Classic
Get the ATK Hex80 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger.
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ATK Hex80 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $200.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No 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.
ATK Hex80 HE
Azio Retro Classic
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Plastic, Wood
Switch options
Magnetic
Clicky
- ATK Hex80 HE
- Azio Retro Classic
- Performance
- 9861
- Build quality
- 6865
- Productivity
- 6359
- Customizability
- 5657
- Portability
- 5857
- Hot-swappable
ATK Hex80 HE vs Azio Retro Classic specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 24 specs differ
ATK Hex80 HE
Azio Retro Classic
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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