Varmilo VA88M

Varmilo · TKL · standard height

TKL layout · silhouette, not a product photo

An 88-key wired mechanical keyboard with a compact TKL-plus layout, PBT dye-sublimated keycaps, and Varmilo's signature Cherry MX switches in a tray mount case.

Best for: typing, office, enthusiast.

Varmilo VA88M specs

Layout TKL
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Blue, Varmilo EC Sakura
Keycaps PBT dye-sublimated
Case ABS plastic
Mount Tray
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $169
Sound (stock) clacky, thocky with EC switches
Released 2018

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Stock switches in the database

The Varmilo VA88M is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

Cherry MX Red linear · 45g actuation The Cherry MX Red is the industry's reference 45g linear, the default gaming switch in countless prebuilt keyboards since its 2008 reintroduction. Cherry MX Brown tactile · 55g actuation The Cherry MX Brown is the classic light 55g tactile that defined the "quiet office switch" category, with a subtle bump that enthusiasts either rely on or mod away. Cherry MX Blue clicky · 60g actuation The Cherry MX Blue is the archetypal click-jacket clicky switch, actuating at 60g with the sharp, jingly click that most people picture when they hear "mechanical keyboard".

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the Varmilo VA88M typically sells for around $169). Check Varmilo directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the Varmilo VA88M

Varmilo VA87M TKL · $139 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. Compare: Varmilo VA88M vs Varmilo VA87M
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. Compare: Varmilo VA88M vs Varmilo VA108M
Varmilo MA108M full · $189 A full-size 108-key wired mechanical keyboard from Varmilo's MA series, with a rounder case shape, PBT dye-sublimated keycaps, and a choice of Cherry MX or Varmilo EC switches.

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