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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

PBTfans GT 80 vs Varmilo VPT87 Beijing Opera

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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 VPT87 Beijing Opera

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS

  • Switch options

    Clicky

    Linear, Silent, Tactile

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

  • Plate material

    Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate

    Aluminum

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • PBTfans GT 80
  • Varmilo VPT87 Beijing Opera
Performance
51
76
Build quality
68
55
Productivity
65
79
Customizability
56
72
Portability
53
75

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

PBTfans GT 80 vs Varmilo VPT87 Beijing Opera specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

PBTfans GT 80

Varmilo VPT87 Beijing Opera

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
Linear, Silent, 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

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

None
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • KBDfansCN

    In stock
    $169Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$169Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$160Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $160Visit

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