Varmilo Sword 2 87
VarmiloReleased 2023
Sword 2 87
97/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (100/100)
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Sword 2 87 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 typesClicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate 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
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSword 2 87 vs Keychron Keychron Q6 Max
Sword 2 87Keychron Q6 Max
| VarmiloSword 2 87This page | KeychronKeychron Q6 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 97 /100 | 97 /100 |
| Build quality | 91 /100Better | 90 /100 |
| Performance | 81 /100 | 82 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
