Varmilo VA87M Panda
VarmiloReleased 2025
VA87M Panda
100/100
80% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (100/100)
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the VA87M Panda 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 typesClicky · Tactile · Linear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions87
Weight87 g
More specs
Height Mm87 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowVA87M Panda vs Keychron Keychron Q1 HE
VA87M PandaKeychron Q1 HE
| VarmiloVA87M PandaThis page | KeychronKeychron Q1 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 100 /100 | 100 /100 |
| Build quality | 90 /100 | 90 /100 |
| Performance | 100 /100 | 100 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 8,000 HzBetter |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
