Neo Neo80 vs Varmilo Sword 2 87
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Neo Neo80
QMK
Build quality in the top 35% of 80% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Varmilo Sword 2 87
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards under $300.
- 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.
Neo Neo80
Varmilo Sword 2 87
Mount style
Sandwich Mount
Plate Mount
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
Yes
No
Backlight
RGB
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Neo Neo80
- Varmilo Sword 2 87
- Performance
- 7162
- Build quality
- 6852
- Productivity
- 7548
- Customizability
- 7848
- Portability
- 7052
- Layout size: 80%
Neo Neo80 vs Varmilo Sword 2 87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 22 specs differ
Neo Neo80
Varmilo Sword 2 87
Switch options
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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