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| Azio Retro | Keychron K2 HE | Keychron V1 Max |
99 Overall/ Value 99.3Build Quality 90.8Customizability 99.6Performance 93.3Productivity 96.9Portability 81.3 | 98 Overall/ Value 98.1Build Quality 86.3Customizability 99.4Performance 83.2Productivity 97.3Portability 79.2![]() | |
0.0 stars (0 reviews) | 4.6 stars (69 reviews) | 4.3 stars (32 reviews) |
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Name Azio Retro | Name Keychron K2 HE | Name Keychron V1 Max |
Release year 2021 | Release year 2024 | Release year 2023 |
Switch Options - | Switch Options Linear, Magnetic | Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky |
Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile |
Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable |
Layout Size Unknown | Layout Size 75% | Layout Size 75% |
Layout Standard ANSI | Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-CH, ISO-Nordic, JIS | Layout Standard ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, ISO, ANSI |
Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal |
Knob Support | Knob Support | Knob Support |
Display Support | Display Support | Display Support |
Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support |
Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys |
USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
USB passthrough | USB passthrough | USB passthrough |
Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless | Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless | Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless |
Polling Rate - | Polling Rate 1000 Hz | Polling Rate 1000 Hz |
Battery capacity - | Battery capacity 4000 mAh | Battery capacity 4000 mAh |
Hall Effect Support | Hall Effect Support | Hall Effect Support |
QMK Support | QMK Support | QMK Support |
VIA Support | VIA Support | VIA Support |
VIAL Support | VIAL Support | VIAL Support |
N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover |
Rapid Trigger | Rapid Trigger | Rapid Trigger |
Mount Style - | Mount Style Tray Mount | Mount Style Gasket Mount |
Screw in Stabilizers | Screw in Stabilizers | Screw in Stabilizers |
Sound Dampening | Sound Dampening | Sound Dampening |
Backlight | Backlight Rgb, North-face, White | Backlight Rgb, South-face |
Case Colors | Case Colors | Case Colors |
Case Material - | Case Material Aluminum, Wood, ABS, Resin | Case Material ABS, Plastic |
Keycaps Material - | Keycaps Material PBT, ABS, PC | Keycaps Material PBT, ABS |
Dimensions 40 x 147 x 455 mm | Dimensions 30 x 127 x 41 mm | Dimensions 22 x 149 x 329 mm |
Weight 1587g | Weight 1743g | Weight 770g |
The Azio Retro is a mechanical keyboard designed for users who appreciate vintage aesthetics combined with modern functionality. It suits typists and writers who want a nostalgic typing experience reminiscent of typewriters, while still benefiting from mechanical key switches. This keyboard is less ideal for gamers or users seeking advanced customization or wireless connectivity.
The Azio Retro delivers a tactile and audible typing feel similar to vintage typewriters, which may appeal to users who enjoy pronounced key feedback. This can improve typing accuracy and satisfaction for writers. However, the sound level may be distracting in quiet environments.
Constructed with materials that evoke classic typewriters, the keyboard offers a sturdy build. The case and keycaps are designed to provide a solid, substantial typing surface. Specific mounting style and internal construction details are unknown.