Varmilo MA108M vs Varmilo VA87M
The Varmilo MA108M and the Varmilo VA87M are close alternatives. The main differences: the Varmilo VA87M is the cheaper of the two at $139 versus $189; the Varmilo MA108M is a full layout and the Varmilo VA87M is a TKL; stock, the Varmilo MA108M sounds clacky, thocky with ec switches and the Varmilo VA87M solid, mild clack.
- Lower priceVarmilo VA87M$139 versus $189
Choose the Varmilo MA108M if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
Choose the Varmilo VA87M if
- you want to spend less ($139).
Varmilo MA108M vs Varmilo VA87M, spec by spec
| Varmilo MA108M | Varmilo VA87M | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sublimated | PBT dye-sub |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Plate (tray-style plate mount) |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $189 | $139 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clacky, thocky with EC switches | solid, mild clack |
| Released | 2019 | n/a |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
76% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Varmilo MA108M; 55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Varmilo VA87M.
Where to buy the Varmilo MA108M
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Where to buy the Varmilo VA87M
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