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[In Stock] Balance 103 Full Sized Wired Mechanical Keyboard
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Varmilo APT108 Sea Melody Hotswap Wireless RGB Keyboard

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  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear, Magnetic switch options
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • 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 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
Scores
  • Performance: 75.4
  • Build Quality: 83.6
  • Productivity: 81.7
  • Customizability: 87.6
  • Portability: 62.9
Scores
  • Performance: 84.6
  • Build Quality: 63.6
  • Productivity: 84.6
  • Customizability: 79.9
  • Portability: 53
Name
Desktop Tribe Balance 103
Name
Varmilo APT108 Sea Melody
Release year
2025
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Linear, Magnetic
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
5800 mAh
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
ABS
Keycaps Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
20 x 396 x 138 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
1800g
Weight
-
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