KAI Eden R2 vs Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
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Which one should you get?
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KAI Eden R2
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 20% of 60% boards at any price.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
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Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
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.
KAI Eden R2
Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Layout size
60%
80%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum
Mount style
Top Mount
Plate Mount
Backlight
None
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- KAI Eden R2
- Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
- Performance
- 4451
- Build quality
- 7952
- Productivity
- 4548
- Customizability
- 6053
- Portability
- 6952
- Plate material: Aluminum
KAI Eden R2 vs Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 16 specs differ
KAI Eden R2
Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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