Jamesdonkey R2 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 R2
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Jamesdonkey R2
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 30% of 100% boards under $150.
Get the
Varmilo MA Series V2 R2
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 100% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
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.
Jamesdonkey R2
Varmilo MA Series V2 R2
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Aluminum
Plastic
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Plate Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Backlight
RGB
White, north-facing
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Jamesdonkey R2
- Varmilo MA Series V2 R2
- Performance
- 5760
- Build quality
- 6550
- Productivity
- 8855
- Customizability
- 8254
- Portability
- 6543
- Layout size: 100%
- Switch options: Clicky
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
Jamesdonkey R2 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 22 specs differ
Jamesdonkey R2
Varmilo MA Series V2 R2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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