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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Keydous NJ81 vs Azio Retro

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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.

Keydous NJ81

Azio Retro

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Display

    Yes

    None

  • Weight

    970 g

    1,587 g

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keydous NJ81
  • Azio Retro
Performance
49
55
Build quality
55
48
Productivity
65
51
Customizability
79
51
Portability
80
50

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Keydous NJ81 vs Azio Retro specs

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

8 of 19 specs differ

Keydous NJ81

Azio Retro

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

75%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

Yes
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
—

Plate material

Brass, Steel
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

970 g
1,587 g

Dimensions

36 x 134 x 315 mm
40 x 147 x 455 mm

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2021

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Keydous NJ812 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $99Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$99Visit
Azio Retro2 stores
  • AzioUS

    In stock
    $109Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$109Visit

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