Head to head · Prices checked Nov 10, 2026

Varmilo VPE108 vs Vortex TYPE V2

Get the Varmilo VPE108 for hall effect and media keys.

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Hall effect

from$124at MK

from$108at MK

Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Varmilo VPE108

Hall effect

Build quality in the bottom 50% of 100% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.

$124 at MK

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Vortex TYPE V2

Build quality in the bottom 50% of 100% boards under $150.

$108 at MK

What actually differs

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 VPE108

Vortex TYPE V2

Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Case material
Plastic
ABS
Plate material
Aluminum, Plastic
Steel
Backlight
White, north-facing
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Media keys
Yes
No

KeebFinder scores

How we score

Varmilo VPE108
Vortex TYPE V2

Performance: 75
61
Build quality: 53
53
Productivity: 78
76
Customizability: 63
50
Portability: 53
53

What they share

Layout size: 100%
Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swappable
Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Mount style: Plate Mount
Sound dampening

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Full specs

Varmilo VPE108 vs Vortex TYPE V2 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

6 of 20 specs differ

Spec

Varmilo VPE108

Vortex TYPE V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%

Layout standard

ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard

Display

None

Media keys

Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

—

1,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic

ABS

Plate material

Aluminum, Plastic

Steel

Keycaps

PBT

Backlight

White, north-facing

None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes

Extras

Released

2024

2026

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