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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Epomaker Split70 vs Azio Retro

Get the Epomaker Split70 for knob and qmk.

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.

Epomaker Split70

Azio Retro

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Ergonomics

    Split

    Standard

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Weight

    890 g

    1,587 g

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker Split70
  • Azio Retro
Performance
78
55
Build quality
77
48
Productivity
93
51
Customizability
91
51
Portability
89
50

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
See every spec side by side

From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Epomaker Split70

4.0

15 owner reviews

Praise
“Check out my full review - https://dezdoes.com/epomaker-split-70-the-learning-curve-and-triumph-of-split-ergonomics/”
Ben H.Verified buyer· via Epomaker
Critique
“i bet its a great product but i never got it because there was an issue with the destination info.. im kinda down eighty bucks and a keyboard.. im working my butt off so i can try to get a new one”
Joshua Y.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Azio Retro

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker Split70 vs Azio Retro specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

12 of 25 specs differ

Epomaker Split70

Azio Retro

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Split
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

3,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

890 g
1,587 g

Dimensions

40 x 118 x 372 mm
40 x 147 x 455 mm

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2021

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $115Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit
Azio Retro2 stores
  • AzioUS

    In stock
    $109Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$109Visit

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