8Bitdo Retro Mechanical Keyboard, Bluetooth/2.4G/USB-C Hot Swappable Gaming Keyboard with 87 Keys, Dual Super Programmable Buttons for Windows and Android - M Edition - QWERTY ANSI US Layout

8BitDo have nailed the IBM 'Model M' retro aesthetic and the switches are a joy to type on. Rock solid build qualiity, far better than many far more expensive mech keyboards (looking at you, Logitech MX Mechanical Mini) EDIT: I'm using on Mac, and the A and B buttons serve very nicely as two Command keys.

Nice ASMR

A perfect mechanical sound, just like the old terminals. Nice gray color and cute rounding on the keys. Good form factor - not excessively large, but with all keys needed for comfort coding.

This might be my favourite keyboard I have ever owned. The build quality is second to none. The feel and sound is so nostalgic. It's everything its trying to be. If you like retro keyboards, but this one.

Amazing keyboard for fans of retro style keyboards!

It's a very retro mechanical keyboard, similar to the IBM ones from the 80's. It's hard to find a good compact TKL keyboard like this. It connects with usb-c cable, bluetooth or (included) 2.4ghz dongle, which is a great set of options. The keys are good and nicely clicky, and it has some programmable & swappable keys, which is useful. The keys are loud, but that's exactly how they're supposed to be. I'm using it with a Mac, so have swapped a couple of keys to make it more like a Mac layout. There's a few downsides. It doesn't have a UK £ symbol on it, though the £ does work. I wish the the Enter/Return key was double height, as I keep hitting the key above it. And the giant buttons seem more of a gimmick than something really useful. Those programmable buttons are duplicated on the keyboard anyway, so they do seem like a pointless waste of plastic. But they might be useful for some people.

This has a great set of features for a relatively low price, though that price seems to fluctuate a lot: hotswappable key switches, 2 forms of wireless connection, and a volume dial. Decent build quality too, though more control over the angle would be good. But it has some vital flaws that makes it not very good for UK/Euro users, but also not great for anyone looking for a useful keyboard. Though the propietary software looks promising, you can't do some very common and important things. There is no way to use modifier keys to make different keystrokes - for example if you wanted to have a numpad again, an obvious choice accommodated by many keyboards at this price range, would be to hold a modifier key to turn a section of the keyboard into the numpad, or you may wish to type accented letters, or type an unusual currency symbol. Not possible. Another common, very useful feature is media keys - play/pause, volume and so on. These ARE actually present on this keyboard, but completely undocumented - if you look at the manual for the xbox version of this keyboard, something that should not be required in a sane product, you will see it is possible to manually bind a Fn key in the configuration software, and press Fn+F8-F12 for various media key functions. No mention of this in the support pages, the manual for this specific product, no markings on the keyboard, no hints in the software. Batty. The £ character cannot be bound at all to any key using the software, it simply does not have that character in the dropdown lists it presents to you. You would need this if you were using the US layout setting in your operating system. Setting your layout to UK in Windows, to be able to type it with shift-3, means you lose the backslash key - normally on the US layout that'd be above the enter key, but that key now turns into # and ~. And if you bind the special A or B keys to backslash, they just come out as #, because it's apparently reporting that same above-enter keystroke. It really shows that they came to this keyboard with a 'game controller' mindset and didn't pay so close attention to the fact you'd also have this in day to day use - but also didn't spend too long looking at what the competition does and why. The fact the documentation doesn't even tell you about the media keys and the poorly thought out key binding software is really emblematic of a half-effort approach, which is a shame, because it's an appealing design, as i mentioned before, with some good features for the price.

I really wanted to love this keyboard. It offers a solid typing experience with satisfying clicky switches and no complaints about the typing feel itself. The connectivity options are also excellent, with both 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth available, making it versatile for different setups. The design is sleek and visually appealing, but unfortunately, it comes with a significant drawback—it's heavy. For a wireless keyboard, it's surprisingly cumbersome to move around on a desk. If you suffer from conditions like arthritis, this weight may cause discomfort or make daily use impractical. Additionally, I purchased both the keyboard and its accompanying numpad. Coming from a full-size keyboard layout, I found the placement of the escape key and the small size of the plus and minus buttons on the numpad a bit frustrating, especially during heavy typing sessions. I really tried to like this keyboard, but ultimately it fell short of my expectations, and I had to return it.

Ordinata per una postazione da retrogaming, la tastiera è comodissima! Bello anche il pad esterno personalizzabile

Worst keyboard ever. The keyboard doesn't work or type only the sound bar works. It does everything except type.

If nostalgia were a keyboard, the 8BitDo gaming keyboard would be it. From the moment I unboxed this retro marvel, I was transported back to the days of floppy disks, CRT monitors, and the sweet sound of dial-up internet. But let me tell you, this isn’t just a blast from the past—it’s a fully modern masterpiece wrapped in an IBM Model M-inspired design. First, let’s talk about the construction. This keyboard feels solid. Like, "I’m-pretty-sure-it-could-survive-a-drop-down-the-stairs" solid. Or "Fend off an attacker" solid. Every key press feels like a celebration of engineering perfection thanks to the kailh V2 white switch, producing a sound that’s not quite a “click” and not quite a “clack” but something gloriously in between. My friend said it was a 'thock'. It’s the kind of sound that screams productivity—and probably annoys your housemates, but hey, genius at work, right? Connectivity is where this bad boy really shines. Bluetooth? Check. 2.4G wireless dongle? Check. USB-C? Double check! You’ve got options for days. Want to pair it with your laptop, desktop, or tablet? No problem. This keyboard handles it all seamlessly, switching between connections like a pro. It’s so versatile, you’d think it moonlights as a universal remote. Now, let’s address the tiny elephant in the room: the volume knob. Yes, it’s small—adorably small, like it’s auditioning for a role in 'Honey, I Shrunk the Knob'. But you know what? It gets the job done. Turning it feels oddly satisfying, even if you need to pinch it like you’re adjusting the world’s tiniest safe. In short, the 8BitDo gaming keyboard is an absolute joy to use. It’s a love letter to classic design with all the modern conveniences thrown in. Whether you’re gaming, typing up a novel, or just basking in the glory of its nostalgic charm, this keyboard delivers. And if you ever feel like it’s judging you for typos, well... it’s probably just channeling the spirit of an old-school IBM engineer or your high school typing teacher. Rating: 10/10 – Would annoy coworkers with the key sounds again.

PCについているキーボードしか使ったことがなかったので、初めて青軸キーボードを入手しました。ﾃﾞｻﾞｲﾝもさることながら、カチッとした打鍵音も気に入っています。ただなかなか音が大きいので周りの人には迷惑かも・・です。 まあまあお高いので迷いましたが、買ってよかったです。

Just as expected - very nice, robust and the retro clicky sound is great. I am using it specifically for a retro system and it does not fail to impress. It has all the modern features for a new system as well (I am using several 8bitdo keyboards).