Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera vs Yakumo: Switch Choice

Compare Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera vs APT87 Yakumo Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers choosing between two nearly identical Varmilo APT87 keyboards, the Beijing Opera and the Yakumo. The decision is hard because both share the same TKL layout, hotswap PCB, wireless connectivity, and double-layer silicone sound dampening. The real differences come down to switch availability and aesthetic design, as the Yakumo offers a Cherry MX Blue option that the Beijing Opera does not. Stock availability may also be a deciding factor.

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Main differences	Has Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options	Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options
Score	Scores Performance: 82.7 Build Quality: 53.5 Productivity: 76.5 Customizability: 70 Portability: 73.4	Scores Performance: 83.3 Build Quality: 55.1 Productivity: 78.7 Customizability: 71.9 Portability: 74.5
Name	Name Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera	Name Varmilo APT87 Yakumo
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Silent	Switch Options Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 80%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Plate Mount	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, North-face	Backlight Rgb, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight -	Weight -

Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera TKL Hotswap Wireless RGB Keyboard

Varmilo APT87 Yakumo TKL Hotswap Wireless RGB Keyboard

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Has Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options

Has Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent switch options

Scores

Performance: 82.7
Build Quality: 53.5
Productivity: 76.5
Customizability: 70
Portability: 73.4

Scores

Performance: 83.3
Build Quality: 55.1
Productivity: 78.7
Customizability: 71.9
Portability: 74.5

Name

Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera

Name

Varmilo APT87 Yakumo

Release year

2024

Release year

2024

Switch Options

Tactile, Linear, Silent

Switch Options

Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

80%

Layout Size

80%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Battery capacity

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Plate Mount

Mount Style

Plate Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb, North-face

Backlight

Rgb, North-face

Case Colors

Case Material

ABS

Case Material

ABS

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

Weight

Pros and Trade-offs

The Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera and Yakumo are the same keyboard hardware underneath different colorways. Choose the Beijing Opera if you want silent switches and can find it in stock. Choose the Yakumo if you prefer clicky switches or the lower listed price, but be aware of potential stock issues. If switch type does not matter, go with whichever aesthetic you like better.

Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera

+Available with Cherry MX Silent Red switches, which a user review describes as super quiet and well suited for an office environment.
+One user review reports high build quality and a great typing experience.
+In stock from at least one vendor at the time of writing.

−Does not offer clicky switch options like Cherry MX Blue.
−Build quality scores are mid-range relative to its price tier.

Varmilo APT87 Yakumo

+Available with Cherry MX Blue clicky switches, a choice not offered by the Beijing Opera.
+Offers the same core feature set including hotswap PCB, wireless connectivity, and double-layer silicone sound dampening.
+Priced slightly lower than the Beijing Opera according to vendor listings.

−Listed as out of stock from the vendor at the time of writing.
−No user reviews available to confirm real-world performance or build quality.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

For gaming, programming, travel, and modding, the two keyboards are effectively tied because of identical feature sets including hotswap PCBs, wireless modes, and TKL form factor. The Beijing Opera pulls ahead for office and content creation use due to its availability with Cherry MX Silent Red switches, which a user review confirms are quiet for work. The Yakumo does not offer this specific switch option.

GamingTie

•Both offer 1000 Hz wired polling rate for responsive gaming.
•Both feature hotswap PCBs and are available with Cherry MX Red or Silent Red linear switches suitable for gaming.
•Both include N-Key Rollover and RGB backlighting.

OfficeVarmilo APT87 Beijing Opera

•The Beijing Opera is available with Cherry MX Silent Red switches, which are described as super quiet and well suited for an office environment.
•One user review confirms a positive typing experience for work with the silent version.

ProgrammingTie

•Both offer tactile switch options like Cherry MX Brown that are popular for programming.
•Both have the same TKL form factor and dye sub PBT keycaps for long-lasting legends.

TravelTie

•Both are 80% TKL, a portable size, with wireless connectivity through Bluetooth 5.1 and 2.4 GHz.
•Both have a 2-step kickstand and 3-way cord channel, but weight is not specified.

ModdingTie

•Both feature hotswap PCBs, allowing switch changes without soldering.
•Both use a plastic plate mount and have a flex cut PCB for potential modding.
•Neither supports QMK or VIA, limiting firmware customization.

Content CreationVarmilo APT87 Beijing Opera

•The Beijing Opera is available with Cherry MX Silent Red switches, providing quiet operation for recording environments.
•One user review highlights the silent version's quietness for office use, which translates well to content creation.

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Compare Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera vs APT87 Yakumo Differences Side by Side

Pros and Trade-offs

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Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the main difference between the Varmilo APT87 Beijing Opera and Yakumo?

Which keyboard is better for office use, the Beijing Opera or the Yakumo?

Do both keyboards support hotswapping switches?

Are the keycaps on the Beijing Opera and Yakumo the same?

Which keyboard has better wireless connectivity options?

Can I program the keys on the Beijing Opera or Yakumo?

Is the Varmilo APT87 Yakumo available to buy right now?

Do either of these keyboards have a screen?

Which switches are available for the Yakumo that are not available for the Beijing Opera?

What is the build quality of these keyboards?

Are these keyboards good for gaming?

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