Varmilo VA87 Panda V2
VarmiloReleased 2022
VA87 Panda V2
77/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (87/100)
- Class-leading productivity (82/100)
- 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 VA87 Panda V2 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 typesLinear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
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
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowVA87 Panda V2 vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770
VA87 Panda V2BAROCCO MD770
| VarmiloVA87 Panda V2This page | MistelBAROCCO MD770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 77 /100Better | 76 /100 |
| Build quality | 66 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 69 /100Better | 58 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | — | ABS · PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
