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Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3 vs Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 45% of 65% boards under $300.

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Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2

Build quality in the bottom 30% of 65% boards under $300.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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.

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    LED

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3
  • Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2
Performance
65
45
Build quality
69
52
Productivity
79
43
Customizability
71
54
Portability
89
67

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Case material: Aluminum
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Full specs

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3 vs Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2 specs

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

10 of 20 specs differ

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

Varmilo Sword 2 68 R2

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

LED
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
—

Battery

3,100 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
ABS, PBT

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

RGB
White

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

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