Compare Newmen GM980 vs Varmilo VA100 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Newmen GM980 and Varmilo VA100 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2022 Has Linear, Clicky, Tactile switch options Available in a 95% layout Compatible with both Mac and Windows Connects via USB-C Features N-key rollover Enables rapid trigger functionality Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 3000 mAh battery Weighs about 1200 g Sized at 39 x 391 x 161 mm Made with a Polycarbonate case	Released in 2026 Has Silent switch options Available in a 100% layout
Score	Scores Performance: 72.8 Build Quality: 48.5 Productivity: 76.8 Customizability: 62.4 Portability: 57.4	Scores Performance: 63.6 Build Quality: 48 Productivity: 50.7 Customizability: 56.2 Portability: 48.7
Name	Name Newmen GM980	Name Varmilo VA100
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Clicky, Tactile	Switch Options Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 95%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 3000 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Polycarbonate	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 39 x 391 x 161 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 1200g	Weight -