Sunkey Sun68 vs Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2
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Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2
Build quality in the bottom 30% of 65% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- 65% layout. No function row and 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.
Sunkey Sun68
Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2
Layout size
68%
65%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Plate Mount
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Sunkey Sun68
- Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2
- Performance
- 5045
- Build quality
- 8152
- Productivity
- 6644
- Customizability
- 8254
- Portability
- 6967
- Case material: Aluminum
Sunkey Sun68 vs Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 19 specs differ
Sunkey Sun68
Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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