VarmiloReleased 2023

MA V2

99/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the MA V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall9110094978299
Build quality
91
Customisability
100
Performance
94
Productivity
97
Portability
82
Overall
99
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky
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 · North-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

MA V2 vs Ducky Miya Pro Sakura

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
MA V2Miya Pro Sakura
 VarmiloMA V2This pageDuckyMiya Pro Sakura
Overall score99 /10099 /100
Build quality91 /10091 /100
Performance94 /10094 /100
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountPlate Mount
Case materialPlasticPlastic · ABS
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes