Varmilo Minilo VXT81
VarmiloReleased 2023
Minilo VXT81
66/100
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (79/100)
- Class-leading productivity (79/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (54/100)
- Plastic · ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Minilo VXT81 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Silent · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic · ABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMinilo VXT81 vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini
Minilo VXT81Apex Pro Mini
| VarmiloMinilo VXT81This page | SteelSeriesApex Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Build quality | 54 /100 | 56 /100Better |
| Performance | 77 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Plastic · ABS | MetalBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
