VarmiloReleased 2024

VPE108 Panda R2

64/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (79/100)
  • Strong performance (69/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (54/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the VPE108 Panda R2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall556569795464
Build quality
55
Customisability
65
Performance
69
Productivity
79
Portability
54
Overall
64
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

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

VPE108 Panda R2 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
VPE108 Panda R2HUAN63 HE
 VarmiloVPE108 Panda R2This pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score64 /10064 /100
Build quality55 /10064 /100Better
Performance69 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticBetterMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes