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Double shell F96 vs Azio Retro Classic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Double shell F96

Build quality in the bottom 10% of 96% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.

Get the

Azio Retro Classic

What actually differs

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

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Double shell F96
  • Azio Retro Classic
Performance
49
62
Build quality
42
65
Productivity
66
60
Customizability
62
57
Portability
53
57

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

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

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

—
5,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Carbon Fiber, Plastic
Aluminum, Plastic, Wood

Keycaps

PC
ABS, PBT

Weight

—
1,587 g

Dimensions

—
40 x 147 x 455 mm

Backlight

RGB
White

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2018

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