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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

PBTfans GT 80 vs Varmilo VPE87 Aurora

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

PBTfans GT 80

VIA

Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $200.

Get the

Varmilo VPE87 Aurora

Build quality in the bottom 45% of 80% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.

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.

PBTfans GT 80

Varmilo VPE87 Aurora

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Plastic

  • Switch options

    Clicky

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Plate material

    Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate

    Plastic

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • PBTfans GT 80
  • Varmilo VPE87 Aurora
Performance
51
55
Build quality
68
54
Productivity
66
79
Customizability
56
64
Portability
53
75

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

PBTfans GT 80 vs Varmilo VPE87 Aurora specs

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

10 of 18 specs differ

PBTfans GT 80

Varmilo VPE87 Aurora

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Plastic

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

None
White, north-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2024

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