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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Hexgears Gemini Dawn vs Varmilo VPM87 Panda

Get the Hexgears Gemini Dawn for hot-swappable. Get the Varmilo VPM87 Panda for sound dampening.

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.

Hexgears Gemini Dawn

Varmilo VPM87 Panda

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Plastic

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

    Clicky

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    RGB

    White, north-facing

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Hexgears Gemini Dawn
  • Varmilo VPM87 Panda
Performance
75
65
Build quality
61
49
Productivity
66
72
Customizability
69
50
Portability
61
56

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Plate material: Aluminum
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Hexgears Gemini Dawn vs Varmilo VPM87 Panda specs

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

6 of 18 specs differ

Hexgears Gemini Dawn

Varmilo VPM87 Panda

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Plastic

Plate material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
White, north-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $100Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$100Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$99Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $99Visit

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