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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 2, 2026

Mistel Sleeker vs Varmilo MA87M Koi

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Mistel Sleeker

USB-C

Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Get the

Varmilo MA87M Koi

Build quality in the bottom 10% of 80% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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.

Mistel Sleeker

Varmilo MA87M Koi

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Plastic

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

    Clicky

  • Released

    2023

    2026

  • USB-C

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Mistel Sleeker
  • Varmilo MA87M Koi
Performance
64
65
Build quality
57
45
Productivity
59
52
Customizability
50
52
Portability
59
53

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Mistel Sleeker vs Varmilo MA87M Koi specs

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

4 of 16 specs differ

Mistel Sleeker

Varmilo MA87M Koi

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Plastic

Plate material

Aluminum
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Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

White
White

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2026

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