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Compare Varmilo Minilo75 Pro vs Sword68 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between Varmilo's feature-rich 75% keyboard and their premium compact 65% offering. The Minilo75 Pro offers a more versatile layout with dedicated function keys and extensive software support, while the Sword68 focuses on a high-end build with a full aluminum case. The decision hinges on whether you prioritize practical layout utility and customization or a more luxurious, dense construction in a smaller form factor.

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  • Released in 2025
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Silent, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-BEL, ISO-CH, ISO-DE, ISO-DK, ISO-NO, ISO-IS, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, ISO-FR, ISO-HU, ISO-SW, ISO-UK layout standard
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Weighs about 850 g
  • Sized at 37 x 388 x 140 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Has Silent switch options
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Weighs about 1500 g
  • Sized at 19 x 110 x 340 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 80.4
  • Build Quality: 75.5
  • Productivity: 88.7
  • Customizability: 86.8
  • Portability: 82.1
Scores
  • Performance: 44.4
  • Build Quality: 61.3
  • Productivity: 68.3
  • Customizability: 60.7
  • Portability: 88.8
Name
Varmilo Minilo75 Pro
Name
Varmilo Sword68
Release year
2025
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Silent, Clicky
Switch Options
Silent
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-BEL, ISO-CH, ISO-DE, ISO-DK, ISO-NO, ISO-IS, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-PT, ISO-FR, ISO-HU, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
37 x 388 x 140 mm
Dimensions
19 x 110 x 340 mm
Weight
850g
Weight
1500g
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Pros and Trade-offs

Your priority should guide this choice. If you need the function row, arrow keys, extensive software remapping, and international layout support for daily productivity, the Varmilo Minilo75 Pro is the logical pick. If your decision is driven by a desire for a compact, statement-piece keyboard with a premium aluminum build and you can work within a 65% layout, the Sword68 delivers that tangible luxury. The Minilo75 Pro is a tool for getting work done, while the Sword68 is an experience for the desk.

Varmilo Minilo75 Pro

  • +Extensive layout support including ANSI and multiple ISO variants for European languages.
  • +Full QMK and VIA firmware support for deep key remapping and macro programming.
  • +Specified 1ms ultra-low latency and 1000 Hz polling rate in wired/2.4G modes.
  • +Includes a two-stage kickstand for adjustable typing angles (4°, 7.5°, 11°).
  • +Comes with extra Mac OS keycaps and a system toggle switch.
  • −Case is made of plastic, lacking the premium metal feel of the Sword68.
  • −Larger 75% footprint is less desk-space efficient than a 65% board.
  • −The vendor description notes that some ISO keycaps are dye-sub instead of double-shot, which may affect longevity.

Varmilo Sword68

  • +Full CNC aluminum case (6063 aluminum) with a premium, weighty feel (1500g).
  • +Artistic design with five-sided dye-sub PBT keycaps and 3D resin badges for visual appeal.
  • +More compact 65% layout saves desk space.
  • +Features both south-facing and north-facing RGB backlighting.
  • −Lacks the explicit QMK/VIA software support mentioned for the Minilo75 Pro.
  • −Only listed with Silent switch type options, offering less variety out of the box.
  • −Vendor-provided latency figures (2.5ms wired) are higher than the Minilo75 Pro's claimed 1ms.
  • −Substantially heavier, which reduces portability despite the smaller size.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Minilo75 Pro is the more versatile choice, winning in scenarios demanding key functionality, software support, and quiet operation like Gaming, Office, Programming, and Modding. Its strengths are practical and productivity-focused. The Sword68 takes the lead only for Travel due to its smaller 65% footprint, and ties in Content Creation where its premium aesthetics are a factor. The core trade-off is clear: utility and customization versus compact luxury and material appeal.

GamingVarmilo Minilo75 Pro
  • •The Minilo75 Pro has a specified 1000 Hz polling rate and 1ms latency in its 2.4 GHz and wired modes, which the Sword68's listing does not mention.
  • •Its 75% layout retains the F-row for gaming shortcuts without requiring a full-size board.
  • •It supports N-key rollover, a feature not explicitly listed for the Sword68.
OfficeVarmilo Minilo75 Pro
  • •The Minilo75 Pro offers extensive ISO layout support for over a dozen European languages, which is crucial for international offices.
  • •It includes Mac OS keycaps and a system toggle, and its vendor description highlights it as a quiet option suitable for shared spaces.
  • •The plastic case may be perceived as less ostentatious than the Sword68's showy aluminum design.
ProgrammingVarmilo Minilo75 Pro
  • •The 75% layout provides dedicated arrow and navigation keys alongside the F-row, which is beneficial for IDE shortcuts.
  • •Full QMK and VIA support allows for deep key remapping and macro creation to streamline workflows.
  • •The inclusion of a two-stage kickstand offers adjustable typing angles for long sessions.
TravelVarmilo Sword68
  • •The Sword68 is a 65% layout, making it more compact than the 75% Minilo75 Pro.
  • •It is significantly heavier at 1500g, which may not be ideal for travel, but its smaller dimensions (340mm length vs 388mm) save bag space.
  • •Both share the same 4000mAh battery capacity for wireless use.
ModdingVarmilo Minilo75 Pro
  • •The Minilo75 Pro supports QMK and VIA firmware for extensive software customization, a feature not mentioned for the Sword68.
  • •Its vendor description details a layered gasket mount construction with Poron foams and an IXPE pad, offering a clear modding path.
  • •It supports a wider variety of switch types (Silent, Clicky, Tactile, Linear) for hot-swapping, whereas the Sword68 is listed only with Silent switches.
Content CreationTie
  • •The Minilo75 Pro's QMK/VIA support is superior for assigning complex macros and shortcuts for editing software.
  • •The Sword68's vendor page emphasizes its artistic, five-sided dye-sub PBT keycap designs and 3D resin badges, which may appeal to visual creators seeking a desk aesthetic centerpiece.
  • •Both offer RGB backlighting with south-facing LEDs, though the Sword68 also lists north-facing RGB.

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