Epomaker EK68 vs Varmilo Minilo 65% (VXT67)
The Epomaker EK68 and the Varmilo Minilo 65% (VXT67) are close alternatives. The main differences: the Epomaker EK68 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $95; stock, the Epomaker EK68 sounds soft, slightly creamy and the Varmilo Minilo 65% (VXT67) quiet, soft.
- Lower priceEpomaker EK68$90 versus $95
Choose the Epomaker EK68 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you want to spend less ($90).
Choose the Varmilo Minilo 65% (VXT67) if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for mac users.
Epomaker EK68 vs Varmilo Minilo 65% (VXT67), spec by spec
| Epomaker EK68 | Varmilo Minilo 65% (VXT67) | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic (three-tone) |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $90 (stronger spec) | $95 |
| Sound (stock) | soft, slightly creamy | quiet, soft |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Epomaker EK68; 29% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Varmilo Minilo 65% (VXT67).
19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Epomaker EK68.
Where to buy the Epomaker EK68
Where to buy the Varmilo Minilo 65% (VXT67)
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