Keychron K10 HE vs Varmilo VA108M
Choose the Keychron K10 HE for wireless magnetic features and customization, or the Varmilo VA108M for a straightforward wired ANSI keyboard.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K10 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $150.
- Full-size layout with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- Magnetic switches support adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger.
- Hot-swappable magnetic switches, with version-specific switch compatibility.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Get the
Varmilo VA108M
Build quality in the bottom 30% of 100% boards under $150.
- Full-size ANSI layout with PBT dye-sub keycaps.
- Available with Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Clear, or Cherry MX Silent Red switches in the vendor listing.
- Supports N-key rollover.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Keychron K10 HE if wireless connectivity, Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, or QMK-based remapping is central to your setup. Choose the Varmilo VA108M if you want a wired ANSI full-size board with conventional Cherry MX switch options and do not need hot-swap support. Check the K10 HE's version-specific magnetic switch compatibility before buying replacement switches.
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.
Keychron K10 HE
Varmilo VA108M
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic, Wood
ABS, Plastic
- Keychron K10 HE
- Varmilo VA108M
- Performance
- 9266
- Build quality
- 8946
- Productivity
- 9452
- Customizability
- 9453
- Portability
- 5642
- Layout size: 100%
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The K10 HE leads in every use case where wireless operation, adjustable magnetic switches, or remapping matters. Its full-size layout and PBT keycaps also make it a flexible desk option, though its listed weight is about 1320 g. The VA108M is the more conventional choice for buyers who specifically want a wired ANSI board with Cherry MX switch options. Neither model has a clear advantage based only on shared full-size layout and PBT keycaps.
Pick the Keychron K10 HE
- The K10 HE offers Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation with its magnetic switches.
- Its 1000 Hz polling rate is listed for wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
- The VA108M is wired-only and has no listed adjustable-actuation or Rapid Trigger features.
Keychron K10 HE vs Varmilo VA108M specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
17 of 28 specs differ
Keychron K10 HE
Varmilo VA108M
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K10 HE
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK
In stockDoes not ship to you
Varmilo VA108M
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron K10 HE vs Varmilo VA108M: your questions
Yes. It supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connections, while the Varmilo VA108M is wired-only. Keychron lists a 4000 mAh battery and up to 120 hours of wireless use.
Yes, the K10 HE includes Rapid Trigger with its magnetic switches. Its magnetic switches also support adjustable actuation, with the range depending on the selected switch version.
No. The K10 HE accepts magnetic switches, and standard MX switches will not fit. Keychron also specifies that each K10 HE version supports only its corresponding switch type.
No, the VA108M's switches are soldered. Replacing them requires soldering, unlike the K10 HE's hot-swappable magnetic switches.
The K10 HE has more gaming-focused listed features, including Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, and a 1000 Hz polling rate over wired and 2.4 GHz connections. The VA108M is wired-only and does not list those features.
Yes, Keychron lists QMK firmware support and key remapping and macros through its Launcher web app. The VA108M's listed product features do not include QMK or remapping.
Yes, both the Keychron K10 HE and Varmilo VA108M are listed as full-size, 100% keyboards. The VA108M vendor description specifies a full-size 104 + 4 layout.
No, the VA108M is listed with an ANSI physical layout and does not offer ISO variants. The K10 HE is listed with ANSI and ISO layout options.
Keychron lists the K10 HE as compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. The Varmilo VA108M vendor listing also names Linux compatibility.
Both keyboards use PBT keycaps. The K10 HE's standard version has Cherry-profile double-shot shine-through keycaps, while its Special Edition uses non-shine-through OSA double-shot PBT keycaps; the VA108M listing describes dye-sub PBT keycaps.
The K10 HE has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility notes warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider that fit warning before choosing replacement Cherry-profile keycaps.
The K10 HE can operate wirelessly over Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz and has a listed weight of approximately 1320 g. The VA108M is wired-only, and its weight is not specified here, so portability is difficult to compare beyond connectivity.
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