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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Dygma Sonsei vs Azio Retro Compact

Get the Dygma Sonsei for n-key rollover. Get the Azio Retro Compact 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 Compact

  • Battery

    2,000 mAh

    5,000 mAh

  • Weight

    393 g

    1,111 g

  • Keycaps

    PBT

    ABS, PBT

  • Backlight

    RGB

    White

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dygma Sonsei
  • Azio Retro Compact
Performance
72
54
Build quality
47
60
Productivity
64
65
Customizability
64
59
Portability
56
56

What they share

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

Full specs

Dygma Sonsei vs Azio Retro Compact 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 Compact

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

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
1,111 g

Dimensions

18 x 299 x 140 mm
42 x 143 x 328 mm

Backlight

RGB
White

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2021

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
    $259Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$259Visit

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