VarmiloReleased 2023

VPE108 Chang'e

62/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Screw-in stabilisers
  • Portability is the weak point (51/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the VPE108 Chang'e wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall576757675162
Build quality
57
Customisability
67
Performance
57
Productivity
67
Portability
51
Overall
62
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size100
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

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

VPE108 Chang'e vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
VPE108 Chang'eHUAN63 HE
 VarmiloVPE108 Chang'eThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score62 /10064 /100Better
Build quality57 /10064 /100Better
Performance57 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes