VarmiloReleased 2023
VA108M Summit R2
72/100
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Class-leading productivity (89/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (56/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the VA108M Summit R2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
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
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
More specs
PcbNon-Hotswappable
RgbNo
Form FactorFull Size
Passthrough UsbYes
Dimensions Hwl Cm3.3 cm
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowVA108M Summit R2 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
VA108M Summit R2STARS80 V2
| VarmiloVA108M Summit R2This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 88 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 74 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 75 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
