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Varmilo VA87M
Drop ENTR
Tested using Methodology v1.2
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Tested using Methodology v1.0
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ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Mechanical
Yes
Our Verdict
Varmilo VA87M
Drop ENTR
The Varmilo VA87M is a better keyboard than the Drop ENTR. The Varmilo we tested has a better typing quality thanks to its lower actuation force and short pre-travel distance than the Drop's Halo True switches. However, the Drop feels much better built than the Varmilo, and it's fully compatible with Linux, whereas the Varmilo is only partially compatible.
Variants
- VA87M (Beijing Opera)
- VA87M (CMKY)
- VA87M (Forest Fairy)
- VA87M (Koi)
- VA87M (Mac)
- VA87M (Moonlight)
- VA87M (Panda)
- VA87M (RGBK)
- VA87M (RGBY)
- VA87M (Sakura)
- VA87M (Sea Melody)
- VA87M (Summit White)
- Drop ENTR (Black/Black)
- Drop ENTR (Green/Gray)
- Drop ENTR (Silver/White)
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Beijing Opera
VA87M
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Black/Black
Drop ENTR
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CMKY
VA87M
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Green/Gray
Drop ENTR
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Forest Fairy
VA87M
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Silver/White
Drop ENTR
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Koi
VA87M
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Mac
VA87M
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Moonlight
VA87M
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Panda
VA87M
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RGBK
VA87M
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RGBY
VA87M
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Sakura
VA87M
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Sea Melody
VA87M
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Summit White
VA87M
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Main Differences for
Gaming
Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.0
7.8
Backlight Features
6.5
8.8
Operating Force
50 gf
58 gf
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
TenKeyLess (80%)
Height
1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.2" (3.2 cm)
Width
14.0" (35.6 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)
Depth
5.2" (13.3 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
2.22 lbs (1.008 kg)
2.19 lbs (0.995 kg)
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
Build Quality Close Up
Keycap Material
PBT
PBT
Ergonomics
6.0
6.5
Side Picture
Curved/Angled
No
Straight
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
0°
Medium Incline
N/A
N/A
Maximum Incline
12°
6.5°
Home Row Height
27.8 mm (1.1")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
6.7
Customizability Overview
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1.25u
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
Switch Stem Shape
Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Soldered
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
Backlight Features
6.5
8.8
Backlighting Picture
Brightness Max
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
White Shot
RGB
No
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
No
Software Controllable
No
No
Color
White
Color Mixing
Good
Backlight Clarity
4.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Detachable
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Length
4.7 ft (1.4 m)
5.2 ft (1.6 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
Mini USB
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
No
No
Proprietary Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Macro Keys And Programming
0.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
No
Extra Features
Extra Features
Media Keys
Non-Dedicated
Hot Keys
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
Yes
Yes
Lock Indicator
No Indicator
Caps & Scroll Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
Typing Experience
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Cherry MX Red
Halo True
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Linear
Tactile
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Cherry MX Red
Halo True
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Linear
Tactile
Operating Force
50 gf
58 gf
Actuation Force
50 gf
60 gf
Pre-Travel
2.0 mm
1.9 mm
Total Travel
4.0 mm
3.7 mm
Typing Quality
8.5
8.0
Typing Noise
8.1
9.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
49.4 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Latency
7.2
7.0
Latency Video
Latency Wired
12.8 ms
14.4 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
N/A
Latency Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
No Software
Software Windows Compatible
No
No
Software macOS Compatible
No
No
Onboard Memory
No
No
Profiles
No Profile
No Profile
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
10
7.6
Windows
Fully Compatible
Full
macOS
Fully Compatible
Partial
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Fully Compatible
Full
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
0.0
Android
Not Compatible
No
iOS
Not Compatible
No
iPadOS
Not Compatible
No
Media Key Compatibility
Not Compatible
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Beijing Opera
VA87M
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Black/Black
Drop ENTR
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CMKY
VA87M
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Green/Gray
Drop ENTR
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Forest Fairy
VA87M
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Silver/White
Drop ENTR
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Koi
VA87M
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Mac
VA87M
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Moonlight
VA87M
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Panda
VA87M
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RGBK
VA87M
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RGBY
VA87M
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Sakura
VA87M
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Sea Melody
VA87M
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Summit White
VA87M
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