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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Dygma Sonsei vs Azio Retro Classic

Get the Azio Retro Classic for the 5,000 mAh battery.

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.

Dygma Sonsei

Azio Retro Classic

  • Battery

    2,000 mAh

    5,000 mAh

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky

  • Weight

    393 g

    1,587 g

  • Keycaps

    PBT

    ABS, PBT

  • Backlight

    RGB

    White

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dygma Sonsei
  • Azio Retro Classic
Performance
72
61
Build quality
47
65
Productivity
64
60
Customizability
64
57
Portability
56
57

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Dygma Sonsei 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

Dygma Sonsei

Azio Retro Classic

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

2,000 mAh
5,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
Aluminum, Plastic, Wood

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

393 g
1,587 g

Dimensions

18 x 299 x 140 mm
40 x 147 x 455 mm

Backlight

RGB
White

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2018

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Dygma Sonsei2 stores
  • DygmaES

    In stock
    $279Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$279Visit
  • AzioUS

    In stock
    $199Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit

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