ACGAM ACTTO B705 vs Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
Choose the ACGAM ACTTO B705 for its integrated phone or tablet stand and retro design, or the Varmilo Minilo98 Pro for hot-swappable magnetic switches, QMK/VIA support, and ISO layout options.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
ACGAM ACTTO B705
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 96% boards under $150.
- Integrated stand holder for a phone or tablet.
- Retro typewriter styling with pastel design, as described by the vendor.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $200.
- Hot-swap support for magnetic switches, with 3- or 5-pin support stated by Varmilo.
- QMK/VIA support for key remapping and macro creation.
- Gasket mount with PC plate and layers including Poron foam, IXPE switch pad, PET sound dampener, and bottom silicone.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the ACGAM ACTTO B705 if its integrated phone or tablet holder and retro typewriter styling fit your desk or travel setup. Choose the Varmilo Minilo98 Pro for hot-swappable magnetic switches, QMK/VIA remapping, silent switches, and ISO layout choices. If you want to install standard MX switches or use shine-through legends, check the Minilo98 Pro’s switch and south-facing LED limitations before choosing it.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
ACGAM ACTTO B705
Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
Layout size
96%
98%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Battery
1,500 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
- ACGAM ACTTO B705
- Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
- Performance
- 6285
- Build quality
- 4381
- Productivity
- 6088
- Customizability
- 5889
- Portability
- 5155
What will you mostly use it for?
The Minilo98 Pro takes the edge for gaming, office work, programming, modding, and content creation through its listed polling rate, silent switches, remapping support, hot-swap design, and ISO options. The B705 is the more travel-oriented pick here, with a lower listed weight and an integrated phone or tablet holder. Both retain a numpad in a compact full-size layout. Consider the Minilo98 Pro’s magnetic-switch-only rule before buying if you plan to change switches.
Pick the Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
- The Minilo98 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, including wired and 2.4 GHz modes in Varmilo’s description.
- It includes N-key rollover and Hall Effect in its listed features.
ACGAM ACTTO B705 vs Varmilo Minilo98 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 25 specs differ
ACGAM ACTTO B705
Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
ACGAM ACTTO B705
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
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Varmilo
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
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ACGAM ACTTO B705 vs Varmilo Minilo98 Pro: your questions
The Minilo98 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover. Varmilo specifies that 1000 Hz is available in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
Yes, the Minilo98 Pro is listed as hot-swappable, and Varmilo says it supports 3- or 5-pin switches. Its compatibility rule specifies magnetic switches only, so standard MX switches will not fit.
The B705’s switches are soldered, so replacing them requires soldering. The vendor describes it as non-hot-swappable.
Yes, the vendor describes an integrated stand holder for a phone or tablet. The B705 also has adjustable button feet, according to the product description.
Yes, QMK and VIA are listed features. Varmilo says they support remapping keys and creating macros, shortcuts, and key combinations.
The Minilo98 Pro is listed with ANSI and multiple ISO layouts, including ISO-UK, ISO-DE, and ISO-FR. The B705 is ANSI only.
The Minilo98 Pro is listed with silent switches, and Varmilo offers Kailh Prestige Silent switches described as linear and silent. The keyboard also lists sound dampening.
Both use compact full-size layouts with a numpad. Their compatibility notes describe these layouts as having fewer gaps than a standard full-size board.
The Minilo98 Pro lists a 4000mAh battery, while the B705 lists a 1500mAh battery. Varmilo also states over 20 days of working time with all lights off for the Minilo98 Pro.
The Minilo98 Pro has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note says shine-through legends stay dark. It also warns that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The B705 is listed at 900g, while the Minilo98 Pro is listed at 1000g. The B705’s integrated holder is another feature to consider if you plan to use a phone or tablet at the keyboard.
Both list Bluetooth and wired connectivity. The Minilo98 Pro also lists 2.4 GHz wireless, while the B705 vendor describes Bluetooth pairing with up to three devices.
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