Varmilo Muse65 HE Ariel
VarmiloReleased 2024
Muse65 HE Ariel
62/100
65% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (92/100)
- Strong portability (71/100)
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
- Hot-swappable switches
- Customisability is the weak point (52/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Muse65 HE Ariel wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Magnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMuse65 HE Ariel vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE
Muse65 HE ArielHUAN63 HE
| VarmiloMuse65 HE ArielThis page | WLMOUSEHUAN63 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Build quality | 61 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Performance | 92 /100Better | 84 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 8,000 Hz | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Magnesium |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
