Varmilo VPE87 Summit R1
VarmiloReleased 2024
VPE87 Summit R1
63/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (79/100)
- Strong portability (75/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (55/100)
- Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the VPE87 Summit R1 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
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 · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowVPE87 Summit R1 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE
VPE87 Summit R1HUAN63 HE
| VarmiloVPE87 Summit R1This page | WLMOUSEHUAN63 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Build quality | 55 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Performance | 56 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | PlasticBetter | Magnesium |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
