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Azio Retro vs Vortex Model M 65

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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.

Azio Retro

Vortex Model M 65

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Released

    2021

    2025

  • USB-C

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Azio Retro
  • Vortex Model M 65
Performance
54
57
Build quality
48
63
Productivity
51
77
Customizability
51
62
Portability
50
88

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Azio Retro vs Vortex Model M 65 specs

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

5 of 20 specs differ

Azio Retro

Vortex Model M 65

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
ABS

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

1,587 g
—

Dimensions

40 x 147 x 455 mm
—

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2025

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