VarmiloReleased 2023
VB21M Beijing Opera Numpad
75/100
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (90/100)
- Class-leading productivity (87/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the VB21M Beijing Opera Numpad wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowVB21M Beijing Opera Numpad vs Weikav STARS80 V2
VB21M Beijing Opera NumpadSTARS80 V2
| VarmiloVB21M Beijing Opera NumpadThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 82 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 77 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 78 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
