Varmilo VPE108 Ink Rhyme
VarmiloReleased 2024
VPE108 Ink Rhyme
65/100
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Strong productivity (78/100)
- Strong performance (76/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (54/100)
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the VPE108 Ink Rhyme wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
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
Highlighted cell = better in that rowVPE108 Ink Rhyme vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera
VPE108 Ink RhymeVA87M Beijing Opera
| VarmiloVPE108 Ink RhymeThis page | VarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Build quality | 54 /100 | 56 /100Better |
| Performance | 76 /100Better | 76 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Plastic | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
