VarmiloReleased 2023

Sword68

63/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (89/100)
  • Strong productivity (69/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (44/100)
Score profile

Where the Sword68 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall626144698963
Build quality
62
Customisability
61
Performance
44
Productivity
69
Portability
89
Overall
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesSilent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · South-Face · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions19
Weight1500 g

More specs

Height Mm19 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Sword68 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Sword68HUAN63 HE
 VarmiloSword68This pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score63 /10064 /100Better
Build quality62 /10064 /100Better
Performance44 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes