Keychron Q6 Pro vs Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100ISO or 2.4 GHz
Choose the Keychron Q6 Pro for its aluminum case and ISO options, or the Varmilo VA100 for 2.4 GHz connectivity and its larger battery.
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Which one should you get?
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Keychron Q6 Pro
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $200.
- Full CNC-machined aluminum case with gasket mount and a polycarbonate plate.
- ANSI and multiple ISO layout options.
- Hot-swappable switches, QMK, VIA, and a barebone option.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100
Battery
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $200.
- Three connection modes: wired USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz.
- 8000mAh battery.
- Hot-swap sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches, with QMK and VIA support.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Pick the Keychron Q6 Pro if you need an ISO layout, prefer an aluminum case, or want a barebone option for a custom build. Choose the Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100 if 2.4 GHz wireless, its 8000mAh battery, or multimedia keys matter more. Both provide hot-swapping and QMK/VIA support, so layout and connectivity are the clearest deciding factors.
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 Q6 Pro
Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
4,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Silent
Mount style
Gasket Mount
PCB Mount
- Keychron Q6 Pro
- Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100
- Performance
- 8280
- Build quality
- 8872
- Productivity
- 9889
- Customizability
- 9689
- Portability
- 5667
- Layout size: 100%
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Q6 Pro is the more compelling fit for ISO-layout users and buyers prioritizing an aluminum build or a barebone customization starting point. The VA100 has the edge for wireless gaming flexibility and battery capacity, and its multimedia keys suit media-focused desks. Office use is a close match because both provide wired and Bluetooth connections, with different practical advantages. Both offer QMK, VIA, hot-swapping, RGB, and a full-size layout.
Pick the Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100
- The VA100 supports 2.4 GHz wireless, with a listed 1000 Hz polling rate in that mode.
- The Q6 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, while its vendor description specifies 90 Hz in wireless mode.
Keychron Q6 Pro vs Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Keychron Q6 Pro
Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
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 Q6 Pro
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron Q6 Pro vs Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100: your questions
Yes. The Q6 Pro is offered in ANSI and several ISO variants, including UK, German, Nordic, French, and Spanish layouts. The VA100 is ANSI only.
No. The VA100 is listed with an ANSI physical layout, and ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK are not offered. Consider the Q6 Pro if you need an ISO layout.
The Varmilo Goddess LuoShen VA100 supports 2.4 GHz wireless as well as Bluetooth and wired USB-C. The Q6 Pro lists Bluetooth and wired connectivity.
The VA100 has an 8000mAh battery, while the Q6 Pro has a 4000mAh battery. Battery life will depend on usage, and the vendor descriptions do not give directly comparable runtime figures.
Yes, both are hot-swappable. Keychron says the Q6 Pro supports most 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches, while the VA100 listing specifies 3-pin and 5-pin support.
Yes. QMK and VIA support are listed for both the Q6 Pro and the VA100, so each offers programmable customization.
The Keychron Q6 Pro has a full CNC-machined aluminum case. The VA100 uses an ABS case, with its vendor description specifying ABS for the top and bottom.
The VA100 is the more direct fit for wireless gaming because it supports 2.4 GHz and lists a 1000 Hz polling rate in that mode. Keychron specifies 90 Hz for the Q6 Pro in wireless mode and 1000 Hz in wired mode.
Yes, multimedia keys are listed as a feature of the VA100. The Q6 Pro feature list instead highlights a knob and does not list multimedia keys.
Yes, Keychron lists a barebone option for the Q6 Pro. Its vendor description says the barebone version does not include keycaps or switches.
The VA100 vendor description lists acoustic foam layers of IXPE, PET, and latex, along with a gasket mount design. The Q6 Pro uses a gasket mount and its vendor describes silicone pads between the case halves to reduce acoustic resonance.
The Q6 Pro has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark. It also notes that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
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