wilba.techReleased 2023

Salvation

65/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
Referenceno UK retailer stocks this right now

We may earn a commission on purchases via this link. It never affects our scores or rankings.

Independent score · no sponsored placement
Price checked across retailers daily

Why we rate it

  • Strong build quality (72/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (42/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Salvation wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall726845584265
Build quality
72
Customisability
68
Performance
45
Productivity
58
Portability
42
Overall
65
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTray Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Weight987 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Salvation vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
SalvationVA87M Beijing Opera
 wilba.techSalvationThis pageVarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera
Overall score65 /10065 /100
Build quality72 /100Better56 /100
Performance45 /10076 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeTray MountPlate MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes