Varmilo VA80/100 Goddess Luo vs VBS108V2/VBM108V2Wireless Tech vs Classic Design

The Varmilo VA100 Goddess Luo supports triple-mode connectivity: wired USB-C, 2.4 GHz wireless with a dongle, and Bluetooth 5.0. The Varmilo VBS108V2/VBM108V2 Crane of Lure, according to its vendor page, offers only wired and Bluetooth connectivity, lacking a 2.4 GHz wireless mode.

Yes, but only on the Goddess Luo. It features a hot-swappable PCB that supports both 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches, and it comes with a switch puller. The Crane of Lure is a pre-built keyboard and is not listed as having hot-swap capability.

The Goddess Luo is the better choice for a quiet office. It is specifically offered with Kailh Prestige Silent switches, which the manufacturer describes as 'the quietest switch'. The Crane of Lure offers clicky switch options which would be louder.

Both keyboards offer Mac support, but with a caveat. The Goddess Luo vendor page states you can switch between Win and Mac layouts. The Crane of Lure vendor page lists compatibility as 'Windows/Mac(Not fully compatible)', suggesting some keys may not function as expected on macOS.

Only the Varmilo Goddess Luo has RGB backlighting. It features south-facing RGB LEDs. The Varmilo Crane of Lure does not have any backlighting according to the provided specifications.

According to the vendor description, the Goddess Luo has an 8000mAh battery. Lab test results cited claim a working time of up to 600 hours with all lights off, and 30 hours with all RGB lights on.

The Goddess Luo's design is inspired by the 'Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River' poem, using calligraphy fonts and a cyan color scheme. The Crane of Lure uses traditional Chinese colors (Mountain Green and Xuan Paper White) and Shoujin fonts, with design elements based on cranes, turtles, and pine trees.

The Goddess Luo is more portable. It is lighter at 1.96kg compared to 2.15kg, and its dimensions (438x136x41mm) are significantly smaller in depth and height than the Crane of Lure (507x206x66mm). Its wireless capability also adds to travel convenience.

The provided specifications and vendor descriptions do not mention a wrist rest being included with either keyboard. A customer review for the Goddess Luo mentions wishing the wrist rest was back in stock, implying it is a separate accessory.

Yes. The vendor page for the Goddess Luo states it supports customizable keymaps using QMK and VIA firmware. This allows for key remapping, macro creation, and setting up shortcuts or key combinations.

The Varmilo Goddess Luo uses a gasket mount design. The vendor description specifies it has an 'inner tank structure' which is a 'PCB leaf spring gasket' and includes premium acoustic foams like IXPE, PET, and Latex.

According to its vendor description, the Crane of Lure comes with a keycap puller, a USB cable, and a pendant accessory. The Goddess Luo includes a cable, key/switch puller, 2.4G dongle, two extra magnetic nameplates, and a dust cover.