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GDK Lab DK1 vs Varmilo Sword 2 87

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

GDK Lab DK1

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Get the

Varmilo Sword 2 87

N-key rollover

Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards under $300.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • No numpad.

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.

GDK Lab DK1

Varmilo Sword 2 87

  • Layout size

    87%

    80%

  • Case material

    Copper

    Aluminum

  • Backlight

    None

    White

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

  • Mac & Windows

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • GDK Lab DK1
  • Varmilo Sword 2 87
Performance
46
63
Build quality
50
52
Productivity
44
49
Customizability
40
48
Portability
41
52
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Full specs

GDK Lab DK1 vs Varmilo Sword 2 87 specs

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

6 of 13 specs differ

GDK Lab DK1

Varmilo Sword 2 87

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

87%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Build & materials

Case material

Copper
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
PBT

Backlight

None
White

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

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