VarmiloReleased 2024
Sword68 Classic
79/100
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
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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
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
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSword68 Classic vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Sword68 ClassicSTARS80 V2
| VarmiloSword68 ClassicThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 67 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 58 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
