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PBTfans Tofu Redux V2 vs Varmilo Sword 2 49

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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 Tofu Redux V2

Varmilo Sword 2 49

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Plate Mount

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

  • Screw-in stabilizers

    Yes

    No

    Easier to tune than the plate-mount stabs you get prebuilt

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • PBTfans Tofu Redux V2
  • Varmilo Sword 2 49
Performance
61
44
Build quality
80
56
Productivity
73
50
Customizability
75
55
Portability
70
74

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Plate material: Aluminum
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

PBTfans Tofu Redux V2 vs Varmilo Sword 2 49 specs

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

9 of 19 specs differ

PBTfans Tofu Redux V2

Varmilo Sword 2 49

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2023

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