Realforce R3 vs Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Realforce R3
N-key rollover
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 80% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards at any price.
- 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.
Realforce R3
Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Case material
Plastic
Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky, Silent
Clicky
Plate material
Plastic
Aluminum
Backlight
None
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
N-key rollover
Yes
No
- Realforce R3
- Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
- Performance
- 6452
- Build quality
- 4552
- Productivity
- 6648
- Customizability
- 5053
- Portability
- 7452
- Layout size: 80%
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- Keycaps: PBT
Realforce R3 vs Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 16 specs differ
Realforce R3
Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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