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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 2, 2026

Niz S104 EC vs Varmilo VA108M Double Rainbow 2

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Niz S104 EC

Build quality in the bottom 5% of 100% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
$194 at Mechkeys

Get the

Varmilo VA108M Double Rainbow 2

Media keys

Build quality in the bottom 15% of 100% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
$177 at MK

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.

Niz S104 EC

Varmilo VA108M Double Rainbow 2

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • Media keys

    No

    Yes

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

  • Mac & Windows

    No

    Yes

  • Released

    2023

    2026

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Niz S104 EC
  • Varmilo VA108M Double Rainbow 2
Performance
40
73
Build quality
38
45
Productivity
48
52
Customizability
40
58
Portability
42
42

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Niz S104 EC vs Varmilo VA108M Double Rainbow 2 specs

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

6 of 17 specs differ

Niz S104 EC

Varmilo VA108M Double Rainbow 2

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,160 g
—

Dimensions

25 x 136 x 446 mm
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2026

Where to buy

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Niz S104 EC2 stores
Varmilo VA108M Double Rainbow 22 stores

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