RX Storm RX870 vs Varmilo VA87M
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Which one should you get?
Get the
RX Storm RX870
Build quality in the bottom 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Varmilo VA87M
Media keys
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 80% boards under $100.
- 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.
RX Storm RX870
Varmilo VA87M
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Plastic
ABS, Plastic
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Plate Mount
Backlight
None
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Media keys
No
Yes
- RX Storm RX870
- Varmilo VA87M
- Performance
- 5662
- Build quality
- 5344
- Productivity
- 4751
- Customizability
- 4049
- Portability
- 6152
- Layout size: 80%
- Keycaps: PBT
RX Storm RX870 vs Varmilo VA87M specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 19 specs differ
RX Storm RX870
Varmilo VA87M
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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