Handsome design, Kailh Blue mechanical switches, White backlit keys, Braided cord, N-key rollover
Expensive, No configuration software, No dedicated media keys, No key remapping or macros, Very short feet
It's pricey, but the Azio Retro Classic is a distinctive and elegant take on 1940s Remington typewriters. With Kailh blue switches and a metal frame, it's a productivity keyboard that's also built to last...
Build Quality (Water And Dust Resistant Housing), Design (Chrome Parts And Handcrafted Round Key Caps), OARMY Mechanical Keys, Available In Black/Silver And White/Gold , 6 Key / N Key Rollover, Pillar Style Adjustable Feet, Braided Cable With Gold Pla
Lack Of Features Including Key Illumination, Current Availability, Plastic Key Caps, Switch Durability
We used the MK Retro for a total of 8 days during which it left us with mixed impressions. For one the key caps may look similar to that used in the old typewriters but at least the one i used had keys made out of metal so these don't feel anywhe...
Fairly unique aesthetics, Two year warranty, Pillar-style feet work well in action
Expensive for a basic mechanical keyboard, Actual typing experience was subjectively worse than with other keyboards
The AZIO MK Retro (model 01 and O2) costs $99.99 from retailers as of the date of review, including Newegg.com and Amazon.com in the USA. Fairly unique aesthetics Two year warranty Pillar-style feet work well in action Expensive for a basic mechanical k...
The AZIO MK Retro attained an excellent score concerning performance. The choice of the Blue “Clicky Tactical” switches coupled with the matte-like surface of the keys provides a smooth typing experience, with just the right amount of feedback pressure. K...
One thing is for sure, Azio didn't stick with the status quo on this one. The MK Retro is completely different than anything else on the market with the exception of Datamancers options that start at $500). I wouldn't consider that to be a bad thing, in...
Abstract: One legitimate gripe we have with today's plethora of mechanical keyboards is that so many of them look like they rolled off the same assembly line, with the only visible difference being the manufacturer's logo on the function key. AZIO is one of a handf...
I have been using the MK Retro as my main keyboard for the past couple of weeks. The first thing you are going to need to do is actually get used to the keyboard. its design is unlike most keyboards so you will need some time to adjust. It took me a few h...
Retro typewriter aesthetics with clicky switches, Dust/spill proof design, Driverless, easy to setup, Full NKRO, Various Fn shortcuts and media keys
Lots of plastic, Switch reliability?, Keycap lettering may wear over time, May take a little while to get used to (for typing), Glossy surface = dust/fingerprint magnet
As a mechanical keyboard, the MK Retro doesn't specifically offer any real advancement in terms of performance. It feels like a modern mechanical keyboard and has the features you would expect from such, fulfilling the needs of those ultra fast typists, o...
