Double shell F96 vs Azio Retro Classic
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Double shell F96
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 96% boards under $200.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
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.
Double shell F96
Azio Retro Classic
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Carbon Fiber, Plastic
Aluminum, Plastic, Wood
Switch options
Linear, Tactile
Clicky
Keycaps
PC
ABS, PBT
Backlight
RGB
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Double shell F96
- Azio Retro Classic
- Performance
- 4962
- Build quality
- 4265
- Productivity
- 6660
- Customizability
- 6257
- Portability
- 5357
- Hot-swappable
Double shell F96 vs Azio Retro Classic specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 17 specs differ
Double shell F96
Azio Retro Classic
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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