Compare Keychron J5 QMK vs Varmilo VA Series V2 Sakura Round 2 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron J5 QMK and Varmilo VA Series V2 Sakura Round 2 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 Supports hot-swappable switches Supports QMK firmware Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 3750 mAh battery Weighs about 1100 g Sized at 35 x 436 x 129 mm Made with a ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options Provides dedicated media keys Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity Made with a Plastic case Offers Yes, North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 78 Build Quality: 61.5 Productivity: 84.2 Customizability: 75.3 Portability: 57	Scores Performance: 66.5 Build Quality: 50.3 Productivity: 71 Customizability: 53.2 Portability: 51.5
Name	Name Keychron J5 QMK	Name Varmilo VA Series V2 Sakura Round 2
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
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 Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 3750 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 -	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face	Backlight North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 35 x 436 x 129 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1100g	Weight -