Compare Desktop Tribe Balance 103 vs Varmilo APT108 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Desktop Tribe Balance 103 and Varmilo APT108 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Magnetic switch options Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 5800 mAh battery Weighs about 1800 g Sized at 20 x 396 x 138 mm Made with a Aluminum case Offers No RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Tactile, Linear, Silent, Clicky switch options Provides dedicated media keys Connects via USB-C Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Made with a ABS case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 75 Build Quality: 84 Productivity: 81.8 Customizability: 87.4 Portability: 63.2	Scores Performance: 82.8 Build Quality: 60.5 Productivity: 78.3 Customizability: 80.7 Portability: 54
Name	Name Desktop Tribe Balance 103	Name Varmilo APT108
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Magnetic	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Silent, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 5800 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 20 x 396 x 138 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1800g	Weight -