Varmilo Sword68 Ariel
VarmiloReleased 2024
Sword68 Ariel
64/100
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 (58/100)
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate 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
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSword68 Ariel vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE
Sword68 ArielHUAN63 HE
| VarmiloSword68 ArielThis page | WLMOUSEHUAN63 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Build quality | 64 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Performance | 58 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Magnesium |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
