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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Ktechs Spectacle 80 vs Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2

Get the Ktechs Spectacle 80 for hot-swappable and qmk. Get the Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2 for media keys.

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.

Ktechs Spectacle 80

Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Mount style

    Top Mount

    Plate Mount

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    None

    White

  • Media keys

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ktechs Spectacle 80
  • Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2
Performance
65
51
Build quality
75
52
Productivity
65
48
Customizability
79
53
Portability
56
52

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Plate material: Aluminum
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Full specs

Ktechs Spectacle 80 vs Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2 specs

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

6 of 17 specs differ

Ktechs Spectacle 80

Varmilo Sword V2 87 Sakura R2

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Top Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

2,200 g
—

Typing angle

8°
—

Backlight

None
White

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$600Visit
  • ktechsSG

    Out of stock
    $600Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $320Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$320Visit

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