Mistel X8 Gloaming vs Varmilo EC Lie
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Mistel X8 Gloaming
N-key rollover
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 100% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Varmilo EC Lie
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 100% boards under $150.
- 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.
Mistel X8 Gloaming
Varmilo EC Lie
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky
Backlight
None
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
N-key rollover
Yes
No
Released
2026
2023
USB-C
Yes
No
- Mistel X8 Gloaming
- Varmilo EC Lie
- Performance
- 5946
- Build quality
- 4544
- Productivity
- 6045
- Customizability
- 4750
- Portability
- 4442
- Layout size: 100%
- Case material: Plastic
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- Keycaps: PBT
Mistel X8 Gloaming vs Varmilo EC Lie specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 15 specs differ
Mistel X8 Gloaming
Varmilo EC Lie
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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