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Compare Varmilo APT87 vs APT87 Yakumo Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between two Varmilo APT87 models. The decision is difficult because the keyboards share the same name, layout, and core feature set. The primary differences are aesthetic, relating to colorway and a single noted PCB construction detail, making the choice largely one of personal preference rather than technical capability.

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Varmilo APT87 Moonlight TKL Hotswap Wireless RGB Keyboard
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Varmilo APT87 Yakumo TKL Hotswap Wireless RGB Keyboard

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Scores
  • Performance: 83.6
  • Build Quality: 55.4
  • Productivity: 78.9
  • Customizability: 72
  • Portability: 74.7
Scores
  • Performance: 83.5
  • Build Quality: 55.1
  • Productivity: 78.6
  • Customizability: 71.9
  • Portability: 74.6
Name
Varmilo APT87
Name
Varmilo APT87 Yakumo
Release year
2024
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Switch Options
Clicky, Tactile, Linear, Silent
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
80%
Layout Size
80%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
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
-
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS
Case Material
ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Weight
-
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Pros and Trade-offs

Select the Varmilo APT87 if you prefer its blue and grey color scheme. Choose the APT87 Yakumo for its black, white, and grey aesthetic and its listed Flex Cut PCB. Since all other specifications are identical, your preference for look and feel is the deciding factor.

Varmilo APT87

  • +Triple connectivity with wired USB-C, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth 5.1.
  • +Hot-swappable PCB supports easy switch changes.
  • +Includes double-layer silicone sound absorption foam.
  • +Features thick, dye-sublimated PBT keycaps.
  • +Programmable via Varmilo's web application.
  • −Uses an ABS plastic case and a plastic plate.
  • −North-facing RGB LEDs with non-shine-through keycaps limit shine-through effect.
  • −Not compatible with QMK or VIA firmware.

Varmilo APT87 Yakumo

  • +Triple connectivity with wired USB-C, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth 5.1.
  • +Hot-swappable PCB supports easy switch changes.
  • +Vendor description notes a 'Flex Cut PCB' design.
  • +Features thick, dye-sublimated PBT keycaps.
  • +Programmable via Varmilo's web application.
  • −Uses an ABS plastic case and a plastic plate.
  • −North-facing RGB LEDs with non-shine-through keycaps limit shine-through effect.
  • −Not compatible with QMK or VIA firmware.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Varmilo APT87 and APT87 Yakumo are functionally tied across nearly all use cases. They share identical performance specs, connectivity, programmability, and modding foundations like hot-swap sockets. The only technical distinction is the Yakumo's listed 'Flex Cut PCB', which may offer a slight advantage for modders seeking a specific typing feel. For all other users, the decision is purely visual.

GamingTie
  • •Both offer a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode for low latency.
  • •Both feature N-key rollover for simultaneous key presses.
  • •Both have the same 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth wireless connectivity options with identical stated polling rates.
OfficeTie
  • •Both support triple connectivity (wired, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1) for flexible device switching.
  • •Both include preset multimedia keypress combinations.
  • •Both are listed as compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
ProgrammingTie
  • •Both use the same 87-key tenkeyless layout, saving desk space.
  • •Both are programmable via the Varmilo web application.
  • •Both feature hot-swappable PCBs for easy switch experimentation.
TravelTie
  • •Both have the same TKL form factor and wireless capabilities.
  • •Both include a detachable USB-C cable for easier transport.
  • •Neither has a stated battery life, so portable endurance is unknown for both.
ModdingVarmilo APT87 Yakumo
  • •The APT87 Yakumo vendor page lists a 'Flex Cut PCB', while the APT87 page does not.
  • •Both share the same hot-swappable design and north-facing RGB LEDs.
  • •Both use a plate mount style and have double-layer silicone sound absorption.
Content CreationTie
  • •Both offer the same multimedia controls and programmable layers.
  • •Both have north-facing RGB backlighting with non-shine-through PBT keycaps.
  • •Both feature a 2-step kickstand for adjustable typing angles.

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