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Skyloong GK84 Lite vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I

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Which one should you get?

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Skyloong GK84 Lite

Hot-swappable

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Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I

Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
  • No numpad.

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.

Skyloong GK84 Lite

Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I

  • Layout size

    84%

    80%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Ergonomics

    Split Spacebar

    Standard

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Plastic

    Plastic, Wood

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Skyloong GK84 Lite
  • Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I
Performance
65
57
Build quality
71
57
Productivity
67
77
Customizability
76
50
Portability
77
58
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Full specs

Skyloong GK84 Lite vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

Skyloong GK84 Lite

Varmilo MA Series V2 Love Birds Yang I

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

84%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Split Spacebar
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Plastic
Plastic, Wood

Plate material

Plastic, Polycarbonate
Plastic

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

700 g
—

Dimensions

35 x 128 x 308 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
White, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2023

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