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Keychron V1 vs Varmilo VA108M: Comparison

Keychron V1 and Varmilo VA108M differ on switch type: Keychron V1 at Keychron K Pro Mechanical (Brown/Red/Banana), Varmilo VA108M at Cherry MX.

Keychron V1 (75%/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
KeychronKeychron V1

Specs

Specification
Keychron V1 (75%/Keychron K Pro Mechanical/Wired/Hot-Swappable/QMK-VIA/South-Facing RGB)
Keychron V1
Varmilo VA108M (Full-Size 108-Key/Cherry MX/Wired/Dye-Sublimated PBT/No Backlighting)
Varmilo VA108M
BrandKeychronVarmilo
Layout75%Full-Size (108-key)
ModelV1VA108M
Switch TypeKeychron K Pro Mechanical (Brown/Red/Banana)Cherry MX
ConnectivityWired (USB-C)Wired (detachable USB-C)
Keycap MaterialDouble-shot PBT, OEM profileDye-sublimated PBT
BacklightingSouth-facing RGBNone
Polling Rate1000 Hz1000 Hz

Verdict

Keychron V1

8 / 10 Expert Rating

The best entry point into gasket-mounted custom boards for under $100 — nothing else at this price feels this close to a hobbyist build.

Varmilo VA108M

8 / 10 Expert Rating

An excellent quiet typing board for anyone who wants a full number pad and doesn't need RGB to enjoy their keyboard.

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