Not sure which keyboard to choose? Try the Keyboard Finder now!

Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

Durgod K100 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I

Get the Durgod K100 for hall effect and hot-swappable.

KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Durgod K100

Hall effect

Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.

Get the

Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I

Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.

What actually differs

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.

Durgod K100

Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Case material

    PBT, Plastic

    Plastic, Wood

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Magnetic

    Clicky

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Durgod K100
  • Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I
Performance
62
57
Build quality
52
57
Productivity
74
77
Customizability
71
50
Portability
73
58

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Durgod K100 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

11 of 20 specs differ

Durgod K100

Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Magnetic
Clicky

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Battery

3,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

PBT, Plastic
Plastic, Wood

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
White, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Prices in USD are converted to your currency and can change at any time. KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Durgod K1002 stores

Still torn?

Answer a few quick questions and the keyboard finder ranks 2,000+ boards by how you will actually use yours.