Varmilo VA87M vs Varmilo VEA88M (Mac Layout)
The Varmilo VA87M and the Varmilo VEA88M (Mac Layout) are close alternatives. The main differences: the Varmilo VA87M is the cheaper of the two at $139 versus $179; stock, the Varmilo VA87M sounds solid, mild clack and the Varmilo VEA88M (Mac Layout) clacky, thocky with ec switches.
- Lower priceVarmilo VA87M$139 versus $179
Choose the Varmilo VA87M if
- you want to spend less ($139).
Choose the Varmilo VEA88M (Mac Layout) if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
Varmilo VA87M vs Varmilo VEA88M (Mac Layout), spec by spec
| Varmilo VA87M | Varmilo VEA88M (Mac Layout) | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sub | PBT dye-sublimated |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Plate (tray-style plate mount) | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $139 (stronger spec) | $179 |
| Sound (stock) | solid, mild clack | clacky, thocky with EC switches |
| Released | n/a | 2019 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Varmilo VA87M; 72% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Varmilo VEA88M (Mac Layout).
Where to buy the Varmilo VA87M
Where to buy the Varmilo VEA88M (Mac Layout)
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