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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

Evoworks DP104 vs Varmilo Sword 2 108

Get the Evoworks DP104 for hot-swappable.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Evoworks DP104

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 25% of 100% boards under $200.

Get the

Varmilo Sword 2 108

Build quality in the bottom 40% of 100% boards at any price.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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.

Evoworks DP104

Varmilo Sword 2 108

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Switch options

    Silent

    Clicky

  • Display

    Yes

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Plate material

    Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Backlight

    RGB

    White

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Evoworks DP104
  • Varmilo Sword 2 108
Performance
84
62
Build quality
65
51
Productivity
65
48
Customizability
68
53
Portability
65
42

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Mount style: Plate Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Evoworks DP104 vs Varmilo Sword 2 108 specs

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

9 of 20 specs differ

Evoworks DP104

Varmilo Sword 2 108

Typing & switches

Switch options

Silent
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Plate Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

Yes
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
—

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

Battery

8,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Plastic
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB
White

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

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