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Machenike AIR50 vs Varmilo VPT87 Dreams on Board

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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.

Machenike AIR50

Varmilo VPT87 Dreams on Board

  • Layout size

    75%

    80%

  • Case material

    Plastic

    ABS

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear

    Linear, Silent, Tactile

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    RGB

    RGB, south-facing

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Machenike AIR50
  • Varmilo VPT87 Dreams on Board
Performance
48
76
Build quality
39
54
Productivity
56
78
Customizability
59
71
Portability
74
75

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Low profile
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Machenike AIR50 vs Varmilo VPT87 Dreams on Board specs

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

9 of 23 specs differ

Machenike AIR50

Varmilo VPT87 Dreams on Board

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
Linear, Silent, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Low profile

Yes
Yes

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

75%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

1,600 mAh
—

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
ABS

Plate material

—
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

456 g
—

Dimensions

23 x 127 x 322 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $75Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$75Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$150Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $150Visit

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