VarmiloReleased 2024

Sword68 Classic

70/100
Very good
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 customisability (75/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (58/100)
Score profile

Where the Sword68 Classic wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall677558698970
Build quality
67
Customisability
75
Performance
58
Productivity
69
Portability
89
Overall
70
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Linear
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 materialABS
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Sword68 Classic vs Wooting 60HE+

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Sword68 Classic60HE+
 VarmiloSword68 ClassicThis pageWooting60HE+
Overall score70 /10070 /100
Build quality67 /100Better62 /100
Performance58 /10085 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountBetterTray Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterABS
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes