AULA F87 Pro vs Varmilo Sakura R2Compact Gasket vs Full-Size Luxury

The AULA F87 Pro is better for small desks. Its 80% TKL layout is significantly shorter (365mm long) than the full-size Varmilo Sakura R2 (455mm long), freeing up space for your mouse and other peripherals.

Yes, the Varmilo Sakura R2 offers silent switch options. According to its vendor page, it is available with Kailh Prestige Silent switches, which are described as linear and silent, making them suitable for quiet environments.

Both keyboards are hot-swappable, allowing you to change the mechanical switches. However, the Varmilo vendor specifically notes that its EC V3 switch variants are not hot-swappable, so you must select a model with mechanical switches for that feature.

The AULA F87 Pro has a larger rated battery capacity at 4000mAh, which its vendor describes as 'ultra-high-capacity.' The Varmilo Sakura R2 has a 2500mAh battery, suggesting the AULA may last longer on a single charge with similar usage.

The AULA F87 Pro is designed with sound dampening in mind. Its vendor description highlights a five-layered padding structure including IXPE under-shaft padding and PORON Cotton, which aims to provide a cleaner and quieter typing experience straight out of the box.

Both keyboards use PBT keycaps, which are known for their durability and resistance to shine over time. The Varmilo specifically uses 'V-Silk PBT' keycaps with a 1.3mm thickened design and a unique printed aesthetic.

The Varmilo Sakura R2 vendor page lists macOS as a compatible system. The AULA F87 Pro driver is listed as only supporting Windows, but the keyboard's basic functionality over USB or Bluetooth should work with Mac, though advanced software customization may not.

The Varmilo Sakura R2 is much heavier at 2170g compared to the AULA F87 Pro's 1023g. This greater weight typically translates to more stability on a desk, reducing movement during aggressive typing.

According to its vendor page, the AULA F87 Pro box includes the keyboard, a 2.4G receiver, a switch puller, two spare switches, and a USB-C cable.

Yes, the Varmilo Sakura R2 supports a web driver for theme customization, as mentioned on its product page. It's noted that this driver is for models with the APT/APV designation.

Yes, since the keyboard is hot-swappable, the keycaps are standard and can be removed with a keycap puller. The vendor includes a key puller in the box for this purpose.

The AULA F87 Pro vendor explicitly advertises a 3ms response time, which is marketed for gaming and fast-paced typing. The Varmilo Sakura R2 product description does not specify a response time.