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Compare Varmilo VBM108 vs VPE108 Aurora Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between two Varmilo full-size keyboards with similar layouts and wireless connectivity. The choice hinges on whether you prioritize a unique, pre-soldered electrocapacitive switch experience or the flexibility of a hot-swappable board with sound dampening. Both offer triple-mode connectivity and PBT keycaps, making the decision about core typing technology and future modding potential.

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  • Has Clicky switch options
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Offers No RGB lighting
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Supports hot-swappable switches
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Offers Yes, White, North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 58.5
  • Build Quality: 44.9
  • Productivity: 59.8
  • Customizability: 46.7
  • Portability: 50.5
Scores
  • Performance: 55.3
  • Build Quality: 54.2
  • Productivity: 77.8
  • Customizability: 63.5
  • Portability: 53.9
Name
Varmilo VBM108
Name
Varmilo VPE108 Aurora
Release year
2024
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Clicky
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
100%
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
-
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
 
Backlight
 
White, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Weight
-
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Pros and Trade-offs

For most users, the Varmilo VPE108 Aurora is the more forward-looking choice. Its hot-swappable design, sound dampening, and switch variety provide greater long-term value and personalization. Only choose the VBM108 if you are specifically seeking the experience of Varmilo's proprietary electrocapacitive switches and do not plan on modifying your keyboard.

Varmilo VBM108

  • +Uses unique Varmilo electrocapacitive switches for a distinct typing feel.
  • +Features a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode.
  • +Includes detailed artwork on the keycaps and case according to the vendor.
  • +Has a 2-step kickstand and a 3-way cord channel for cable management.
  • +Comes with 1.33mm thick dye-sublimated PBT keycaps.
  • −Switches are not hot-swappable, limiting customization.
  • −Only available with clicky switch type.
  • −Lacks any form of sound dampening material.

Varmilo VPE108 Aurora

  • +Hot-swappable sockets enable easy switch customization.
  • +Includes double-layer silicone sound absorption for a quieter typing experience.
  • +Offers a choice of switch types: tactile, linear, or clicky.
  • +Features north-facing white LED backlighting.
  • +Equipped with a flex cut PCB, which can offer a more flexible typing feel.
  • −Lacks a specified polling rate in its provided metadata.
  • −Not compatible with QMK or VIA firmware for advanced reprogramming.
  • −May be priced higher than the VBM108 model.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The VPE108 Aurora is the more versatile choice, winning in office, programming, modding, and content creation due to its hot-swappable design, sound dampening, and switch variety. The VBM108 takes a narrow lead for gaming due to its confirmed high polling rate. For travel, both are equally capable but bulky. The decision largely comes down to valuing the VBM108's specific electrocapacitive switch technology versus the VPE108's modern customization features.

GamingVarmilo VBM108
  • •The VBM108 has a specified 1000 Hz polling rate for wired use.
  • •It features N-key rollover, which is listed in its metadata.
  • •The vendor description mentions preset multimedia keypress combinations for quick access.
OfficeVarmilo VPE108 Aurora
  • •The VPE108 Aurora offers a choice of tactile, linear, or clicky switch types.
  • •It includes double-layer silicone sound absorption for a quieter typing environment.
  • •It has hot-swappable sockets, allowing for a personalized switch feel without soldering.
ProgrammingVarmilo VPE108 Aurora
  • •The full-size layout on both provides a dedicated numpad, but the VPE108's hot-swappable feature allows for switch experimentation to find the optimal tactile feedback.
  • •The sound dampening in the VPE108 can reduce fatigue in shared or quiet spaces.
  • •Choice of switch type (tactile, linear, clicky) caters to different typing preferences for long sessions.
TravelTie
  • •Both keyboards offer the same triple-mode connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired via USB-C.
  • •Both are full-size 108-key layouts, which are equally large and not particularly portable.
  • •Both have a plastic case construction, which is similar in weight and durability for transport.
ModdingVarmilo VPE108 Aurora
  • •The VPE108 Aurora is explicitly listed as hot-swappable, allowing easy switch changes.
  • •Its listing includes a flex cut PCB, which can affect the typing feel.
  • •It features north-facing RGB LEDs, which are compatible with a wider range of aftermarket keycaps, though may cause interference with some Cherry profile caps.
Content CreationVarmilo VPE108 Aurora
  • •The VPE108 Aurora features north-facing white LED backlighting for better visibility in low-light conditions.
  • •Hot-swappable sockets allow customization of switch actuation force for repetitive key presses.
  • •The sound dampening can help keep audio recordings cleaner if the keyboard is near a microphone.

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