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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Logitech G PRO Keyboard vs 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech G PRO Keyboard
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard

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Logitech G PRO Keyboard Picture
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Picture
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes

Variants

  • G PRO Keyboard (Black)
  • G PRO Keyboard (Blue - League of Legends)
  • G PRO Keyboard (K/DA)
  • Retro Mechanical Keyboard (Fami Edition)
  • Retro Mechanical Keyboard (N Edition)

Review

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Logitech G PRO Keyboard

8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard

The Logitech G PRO X Keyboard and the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard are both wireless gaming keyboards with tenkeyless layouts and hot-swappable PCBs. The Logitech has better overall gaming performance. It comes in linear, clicky, or tactile mechanical switch options. It also has backlighting, which the 8BitDo lacks. The 8BitDo has a more retro look and comes with clicky switches. It also includes a separate two-button gamepad module and supports Bluetooth connectivity, while the Logitech doesn't.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.3
7.0

Backlight Features 
 

10
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
0.0

Chord Split 
 

6.9
9.5

Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.6
7.8

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Top Picture
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.8" (4.6 cm)

Width  

14.2" (36.0 cm)
14.8" (37.6 cm)

Depth 
 

6.0" (15.3 cm)
6.7" (17.0 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.98 lbs (0.900 kg)
2.29 lbs (1.039 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Build Quality Close Up
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Side Picture
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2°
7°

Medium Incline 
 

4°
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

8°
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

30.5 mm (1.2")
31.8 mm (1.3")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

5.3
8.9

Customizability Overview  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Customizability Overview
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
Yes

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
5-pin Cherry

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

10
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Backlighting Picture  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Backlighting Picture
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Brightness Max
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
No

Brightness Min  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Brightness Min
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
No

Effects 
 

Yes
No

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
0.0

White Shot  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard White Shot
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

6.2 ft (1.9 m)
6.0 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Micro USB
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
7.5

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
Yes

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0
6.7

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
4

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Extra Features
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps & Scroll Lock
Caps & Scroll Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Bundle Picture
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

3.5
4.5

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

60.1 dBA
54.6 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

Yes
Yes
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

GX Blue Clicky
Kailh Box White V2

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Clicky
Clicky

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

61 gf
57 gf

Actuation Force 
 

48 gf
47 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.9 mm
1.9 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.8 mm
3.6 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

8.7
8.5

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

5.3 ms
8.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±1.2 ms
±0.7 ms

Wired 
 

5.3 ms
8.1 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
10.0 ms

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
13.8 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

3.4 ms
6.5 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.6
7.8

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Receiver

Key Press 
 

5.4 ms
11.0 ms

Key Release 
 

8.2 ms
16.7 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.7
8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech G PRO Keyboard Multi-Key Raw USB
8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
Yes
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Chord Split 
 

6.9
9.5

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

8.2 ms
1.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

16.7 ms
4.9 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech G HUB
8BitDo Ultimate Software V2

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0
10

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Android, iPhone & iPad
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