Varmilo VA Series V2 R1 vs MA Series V2
Choose the VA Series V2 R1 for Bluetooth and wireless flexibility, or the MA Series V2 for its wood-and-plastic case and wired-only setup.
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Which one should you get?
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Varmilo VA Series V2 R1
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 100% boards under $150.
- Bluetooth, wireless, and wired connectivity are listed.
- Switch options include clicky, tactile, linear, and silent.
- PBT keycaps, USB-C, multimedia keys, and sound dampening are listed.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
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Varmilo MA Series V2
Build quality in the top 45% of 100% boards under $150.
- The case is listed as wood and plastic, with a plastic plate.
- PBT keycaps, USB-C, multimedia keys, and sound dampening are listed.
- The vendor lists Varmilo EC switch options, including Daisy V2, Sakura V2, Rose V2, Ivy V2, Violet V2, and Iris V2.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Pick the VA Series V2 R1 if Bluetooth and wireless operation matter, or if you want a choice of listed switch types. Choose the MA Series V2 if a wood-and-plastic case and wired-only use suit your setup better. Both require soldering for switch changes and share the same Cherry-profile keycap clearance caution.
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.
Varmilo VA Series V2 R1
Varmilo MA Series V2
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Plastic
Plastic, Wood
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky
Backlight
Yes, north-facing
White, north-facing
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Varmilo VA Series V2 R1
- Varmilo MA Series V2
- Performance
- 7166
- Build quality
- 5058
- Productivity
- 8071
- Customizability
- 5352
- Portability
- 7244
- Layout size: 100%
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The VA's broader connectivity makes it the more flexible pick for wireless use, including travel and work across different setups. Its listed switch options also give typists more choice than the MA's clicky-only entry. Both are prebuilt keyboards with multimedia keys, USB-C, and soldered switches, leaving modding as a practical tie. The MA may appeal to buyers who specifically want its wood-and-plastic case and a wired connection.
Pick the Varmilo VA Series V2 R1
- The VA lists wired and wireless connectivity, giving more connection options than the MA's wired-only setup.
- The VA metadata lists N-Key Rollover, while the VA vendor description specifies NKRO in wired mode and 6-key rollover in wireless mode.
Varmilo VA Series V2 R1 vs MA Series V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
4 of 17 specs differ
Varmilo VA Series V2 R1
Varmilo MA Series V2
Switch options
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Varmilo VA Series V2 R1 vs MA Series V2: your questions
Yes. Its listed connectivity includes Bluetooth, wireless, and wired, and the vendor says it can connect wirelessly to up to three devices.
No wireless connection is listed for the MA Series V2. Its connectivity is specified as wired only.
The VA Series V2 R1 supports Bluetooth and wireless as well as wired use, while the MA Series V2 is wired only. The MA lists a wood-and-plastic case, while the VA lists a plastic case.
The VA metadata lists clicky, tactile, linear, and silent switch types. Its vendor listing names Cherry MX Blue, Brown, Red, and Silent Red variants.
The MA vendor listing names Varmilo EC Daisy V2, Sakura V2, Rose V2, Ivy V2, Violet V2, and Iris V2. Its product metadata lists the switch type as clicky.
No. The compatibility notes say the VA switches are soldered, so replacing them requires soldering.
No. The MA Series V2 switches are soldered, so switch replacement requires soldering.
Both keyboards have north-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Check keycap clearance before buying a Cherry-profile set.
USB-C is listed for both keyboards. The VA vendor listing also describes a standard USB-C cable.
Yes, multimedia keys are listed for both models. Both are also described as prebuilt keyboards.
The MA Series V2 vendor listing specifies white LED backlighting. The VA Series V2 R1 is listed with RGB and north-facing LEDs.
The VA Series V2 R1 is the fit for a wireless setup because it lists Bluetooth and wireless connectivity. The MA Series V2 is wired only.
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