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Gopolar Tai Chi GG86 vs Varmilo MA V2 Warrior Soar EC

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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.

Gopolar Tai Chi GG86

Varmilo MA V2 Warrior Soar EC

  • Case material

    ABS

    Plastic

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Display

    OLED

    None

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Gopolar Tai Chi GG86
  • Varmilo MA V2 Warrior Soar EC
Performance
42
47
Build quality
74
48
Productivity
82
63
Customizability
79
51
Portability
53
59

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

Gopolar Tai Chi GG86 vs Varmilo MA V2 Warrior Soar EC specs

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

9 of 21 specs differ

Gopolar Tai Chi GG86

Varmilo MA V2 Warrior Soar EC

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

OLED
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Plastic

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

2,000 g
—

Typing angle

5°
—

Backlight

None
White, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $149Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$149Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $155Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$155Visit

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