Helix lab Aaru vs Varmilo Sword 2 108
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Helix lab Aaru
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards at any price.
- No numpad.
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Varmilo Sword 2 108
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 100% boards at any price.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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.
Helix lab Aaru
Varmilo Sword 2 108
Layout size
80%
100%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum
Plate material
Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum
Backlight
RGB
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Helix lab Aaru
- Varmilo Sword 2 108
- Performance
- 6762
- Build quality
- 5951
- Productivity
- 6648
- Customizability
- 7553
- Portability
- 6042
Helix lab Aaru vs Varmilo Sword 2 108 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 17 specs differ
Helix lab Aaru
Varmilo Sword 2 108
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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