Varmilo VA Series V2 R1 vs Vortex TYPE V2
Get the Varmilo VA Series V2 R1 for media keys. Get the Vortex TYPE V2 for hot-swappable.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Varmilo VA Series V2 R1
Media keys
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 100% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Get the
Vortex TYPE V2
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 50% of 100% boards under $150.
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
Vortex TYPE V2
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Plastic
ABS
Backlight
Yes, north-facing
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Media keys
Yes
No
- Varmilo VA Series V2 R1
- Vortex TYPE V2
- Performance
- 7161
- Build quality
- 5053
- Productivity
- 8076
- Customizability
- 5350
- Portability
- 7253
- Layout size: 100%
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
- Mount style: Plate Mount
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
Varmilo VA Series V2 R1 vs Vortex TYPE V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 19 specs differ
Varmilo VA Series V2 R1
Vortex TYPE V2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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