VarmiloReleased 2023

Minilo 65%

81/100
Strong value
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 performance (71/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Productivity is the weak point (59/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Minilo 65% wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall606271598962
Build quality
60
Customisability
62
Performance
71
Productivity
59
Portability
89
Overall
62
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI · ISO-UK · ISO-DE · ISO-FR · ISO-Nordic · ISO
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
Battery3400 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · White
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions37
Weight1510 g

More specs

Height Mm37 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

Minilo 65% vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Minilo 65%STARS80 V2
 VarmiloMinilo 65%This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score62 /10080 /100Better
Build quality60 /10079 /100Better
Performance71 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialPlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes