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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Niz S104 EC vs Varmilo VPH108 Aurora

Get the Varmilo VPH108 Aurora for hot-swappable and sound dampening.

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 VPH108 Aurora

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    None

    White, north-facing

  • Mac & Windows

    No

    Yes

  • Released

    2023

    2024

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Niz S104 EC
  • Varmilo VPH108 Aurora
Performance
40
56
Build quality
38
56
Productivity
49
80
Customizability
40
59
Portability
42
46

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Case material: Plastic
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Niz S104 EC vs Varmilo VPH108 Aurora specs

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

5 of 18 specs differ

Niz S104 EC

Varmilo VPH108 Aurora

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Plastic

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,160 g
—

Dimensions

25 x 136 x 446 mm
—

Backlight

None
White, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Niz S104 EC2 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $194Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$194Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$193Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $193Visit

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