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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65 vs Varmilo Sword68 Classic

What actually differs

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/GDK Lab KV1 65

Varmilo Sword68 Classic

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Display

    LED

    None

  • Plate material

    Aluminum, FR4

    Polycarbonate

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB, south-facing

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
  • Varmilo Sword68 Classic
Performance
44
57
Build quality
76
66
Productivity
53
69
Customizability
61
74
Portability
66
89

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65 vs Varmilo Sword68 Classic specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

8 of 18 specs differ

Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65

Varmilo Sword68 Classic

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

LED
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

Wired only
4,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

—
ABS

Backlight

None
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • ktechsSG

    In stock
    $180Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$180Visit

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