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| Varmilo VPG87 Sea Melody | Keychron Q1 HE | Keychron K2 HE |
61 Overall/ Value 60.9Build Quality 52.2Customizability 64.6Performance 76.2Productivity 63.8Portability 59.1![]() | 100 Overall/ Value 100.0Build Quality 90.0Customizability 99.5Performance 100.0Productivity 96.9Portability 81.1![]() | 99 Overall/ Value 99.3Build Quality 90.8Customizability 99.6Performance 93.3Productivity 96.9Portability 81.3 |
0.0 stars (0 reviews) | 4.0 stars (34 reviews) | 4.6 stars (69 reviews) |
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Name Varmilo VPG87 Sea Melody | Name Keychron Q1 HE | Name Keychron K2 HE |
Release year 2024 | Release year 2023 | Release year 2024 |
Switch Options Linear, Silent | Switch Options Magnetic, Linear, Tactile, Clicky | Switch Options Linear, Magnetic |
Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile | Profile Normal Profile |
Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable | Hot Swappable |
Layout Size 80% | Layout Size 75% | Layout Size 75% |
Layout Standard ANSI | Layout Standard ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-IT, ISO-DE, ANSI, JIS | Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-CH, ISO-Nordic, JIS |
Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal | Layout Ergonomics Normal |
Knob Support | Knob Support | Knob Support |
Display Support | Display Support | Display Support |
Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support | Mac/Win Support |
Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys | Multi-Media Keys |
USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
USB passthrough | USB passthrough | USB passthrough |
Connection Wired, Wired only | Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only | Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless |
Polling Rate - | Polling Rate 1000 Hz;8000 Hz | Polling Rate 1000 Hz |
Battery capacity - | Battery capacity 4000 mAh | Battery capacity 4000 mAh |
Hall Effect Support | Hall Effect Support | Hall Effect Support |
QMK Support | QMK Support | QMK Support |
VIA Support | VIA Support | VIA Support |
VIAL Support | VIAL Support | VIAL Support |
N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover | N-Key Rollover |
Rapid Trigger | Rapid Trigger | Rapid Trigger |
Mount Style - | Mount Style Gasket Mount | Mount Style Tray Mount |
Screw in Stabilizers | Screw in Stabilizers | Screw in Stabilizers |
Sound Dampening | Sound Dampening | Sound Dampening |
Backlight Rgb, North-face | Backlight Rgb, South-face, White, White South-face | Backlight Rgb, North-face, White |
Case Colors | Case Colors | Case Colors |
Case Material ABS | Case Material Aluminum | Case Material Aluminum, Wood, ABS, Resin |
Keycaps Material PBT | Keycaps Material PBT, ABS, | Keycaps Material PBT, ABS, PC |
Dimensions - | Dimensions 23 x 145 x 328 mm | Dimensions 30 x 127 x 41 mm |
Weight - | Weight 4000g | Weight 1743g |
The Varmilo VPG87 Sea Melody is a tenkeyless (TKL) mechanical keyboard designed for users who want a compact layout with quiet, smooth keypresses and customizable lighting. It suits office workers or typists seeking a quieter typing experience and hobbyists who prefer easy switch swapping without soldering. Its US ANSI layout supports common use cases while saving desk space compared to full-size boards.
The keyboard uses Cherry MX Silent Red switches, which deliver a smooth, linear feel with reduced noise compared to standard mechanical switches. The sound absorption layer further dampens key noise, making it suitable for quiet office settings. The ANSI layout and tenkeyless form factor provide a familiar and efficient typing experience while saving desk space.
The VPG87 connects via USB-C, ensuring a stable wired connection compatible with Windows systems. Wireless options are not available. The US QWERTY ANSI layout supports standard key mapping, but firmware customization details are unknown.