Createkeebs LuminKey80 vs Azio Retro Classic
Get the Createkeebs LuminKey80 for qmk and via. Get the Azio Retro Classic for the 5,000 mAh battery.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Createkeebs LuminKey80
QMK
Build quality in the top 20% of 80% boards under $200.
- No numpad.
Get the
Azio Retro Classic
Battery
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
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.
Createkeebs LuminKey80
Azio Retro Classic
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
4,400 mAh
5,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Plastic, Wood
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Createkeebs LuminKey80
- Azio Retro Classic
- Performance
- 5462
- Build quality
- 7565
- Productivity
- 8260
- Customizability
- 8357
- Portability
- 7757
- Hot-swappable
Createkeebs LuminKey80 vs Azio Retro Classic specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 23 specs differ
Createkeebs LuminKey80
Azio Retro Classic
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Createkeebs LuminKey80
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
Azio Retro Classic
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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