Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera
VarmiloReleased 2024
APT87 Beijing Opera
66/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (83/100)
- Strong productivity (77/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (54/100)
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the APT87 Beijing Opera wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAPT87 Beijing Opera vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini
APT87 Beijing OperaApex Pro Mini
| VarmiloAPT87 Beijing OperaThis page | SteelSeriesApex Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Build quality | 54 /100 | 56 /100Better |
| Performance | 83 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Plate MountBetter | — |
| Case material | ABS | MetalBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
