Varmilo VA87M
Varmilo · TKL · standard height
The Varmilo VA87M is a wired TKL known for its themed dye-sub PBT keycap designs and Cherry MX or Varmilo EC switch options; Varmilo's newer aluminum Sword 87 succeeds it at the premium end.
Best for: typing, office.
Varmilo VA87M specs
| Layout | TKL |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No |
| Stock switches | Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Blue, Cherry MX Black, Cherry MX Silver, Cherry MX Silent Red, Varmilo EC (electro-capacitive) variants |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sub |
| Case | ABS plastic |
| Mount | plate (tray) |
| Backlight | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No |
| Battery | n/a |
| Typical price | $139 |
| Sound (stock) | solid, mild clack |
| Released | n/a |
Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Where to buy
- Varmilo , around $139
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Alternatives to the Varmilo VA87M
Leopold FC750R TKL · $119 The Leopold FC750R is a no-frills wired TKL with Cherry MX switches, sound-dampened case, and double-shot PBT keycaps, a long-running favorite for typists who value build quality over features. Ducky One 3 TKL TKL · $125 The Ducky One 3 TKL is a wired tenkeyless hot-swap keyboard with Cherry MX switches, double-shot PBT keycaps, RGB, and QUACK Mechanics dampening. Varmilo VA108M full · $129 The Varmilo VA108M is a wired 108-key full-size keyboard with Cherry MX switches, white LED backlighting on most variants, and Varmilo's artwork-grade dye-sub PBT keycaps.
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