Velocifire KK98 R2 vs Varmilo Sword 2 108
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Velocifire KK98 R2
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 25% of 98% boards under $300.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Varmilo Sword 2 108
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 100% boards at any price.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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.
Velocifire KK98 R2
Varmilo Sword 2 108
Layout size
98%
100%
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Plate Mount
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Backlight
None
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Velocifire KK98 R2
- Varmilo Sword 2 108
- Performance
- 6863
- Build quality
- 7251
- Productivity
- 6448
- Customizability
- 6953
- Portability
- 4442
- Case material: Aluminum
Velocifire KK98 R2 vs Varmilo Sword 2 108 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 22 specs differ
Velocifire KK98 R2
Varmilo Sword 2 108
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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