Varmilo VA104M vs Varmilo VA108M
The Varmilo VA104M and the Varmilo VA108M are close alternatives. The main differences: the Varmilo VA108M is the cheaper of the two at $129 versus $179; stock, the Varmilo VA104M sounds clacky, thocky with ec switches and the Varmilo VA108M solid, mild clack.
- Lower priceVarmilo VA108M$129 versus $179
Choose the Varmilo VA104M if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
Choose the Varmilo VA108M if
- you want to spend less ($129).
Varmilo VA104M vs Varmilo VA108M, spec by spec
| Varmilo VA104M | Varmilo VA108M | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| 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 | $179 | $129 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clacky, thocky with EC switches | solid, mild clack |
| Released | 2017 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
72% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Varmilo VA104M; 50% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Varmilo VA108M.
Where to buy the Varmilo VA104M
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Where to buy the Varmilo VA108M
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