KBDFans Cat vs Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Get the Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2 for media keys and mac & windows.
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- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Media keys
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards at any price.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No numpad.
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.
KBDFans Cat
Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Layout size
60%
80%
Backlight
None
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Media keys
No
Yes
Mac & Windows
No
Yes
Released
2026
2023
- KBDFans Cat
- Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
- Performance
- 4351
- Build quality
- 5452
- Productivity
- 4148
- Customizability
- 4953
- Portability
- 6352
KBDFans Cat vs Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 13 specs differ
KBDFans Cat
Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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