MK Typist vs Varmilo VA100
Get the MK Typist for media keys and n-key rollover. Get the Varmilo VA100 for hot-swappable.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
MK Typist
Media keys
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 100% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Varmilo VA100
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 30% of 100% boards under $150.
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.
MK Typist
Varmilo VA100
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Switch options
Clicky
Silent
Media keys
Yes
No
N-key rollover
Yes
No
- MK Typist
- Varmilo VA100
- Performance
- 7263
- Build quality
- 4447
- Productivity
- 5950
- Customizability
- 5656
- Portability
- 4448
- Layout size: 100%
- Keycaps: PBT
MK Typist vs Varmilo VA100 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 16 specs differ
MK Typist
Varmilo VA100
Switch options
Hot-swappable
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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