80Retros Game 1989 vs KBDFans GT 80 MX
Get the 80Retros Game 1989 for hall effect.
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80Retros Game 1989
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 35% of 80% boards under $300.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
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.
80Retros Game 1989
KBDFans GT 80 MX
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Mount style
Plate Mount
PCB Mount
Display
None
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
Plate material
FR4
Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate
Backlight
Yes, north-facing
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- 80Retros Game 1989
- KBDFans GT 80 MX
- Performance
- 7175
- Build quality
- 6679
- Productivity
- 8566
- Customizability
- 6976
- Portability
- 6153
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- VIA
- Sound dampening
80Retros Game 1989 vs KBDFans GT 80 MX specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 18 specs differ
80Retros Game 1989
KBDFans GT 80 MX
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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