8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad vs Keychron Q0
The 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad and the Keychron Q0 are close alternatives. The main differences: the 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad is the cheaper of the two at $45 versus $70; the 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad runs wireless where the Keychron Q0 is wired-only; stock, the 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad sounds clicky, typical of kailh box white v2 switches. and the Keychron Q0 gasket numpad stock.
- Lower price8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad$45 versus $70
- Easier to modKeychron Q0hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connect8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($45).
- you need wireless.
Choose the Keychron Q0 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad vs Keychron Q0, spec by spec
| 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad | Keychron Q0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | numpad | numpad |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | Dye-sublimated PBT keycaps | OSA PBT |
| Case | n/a | aluminum |
| Mount | n/a | Gasket |
| Backlight | n/a | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $45 (stronger spec) | $70 |
| Sound (stock) | Clicky, typical of Kailh Box White V2 switches. | gasket numpad stock |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
2% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad; 13% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q0.
Where to buy the 8BitDo Retro 18 Mechanical Numpad
Where to buy the Keychron Q0
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