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Varmilo VA87M vs Ducky One 2 Mini V1

Side-by-Side Comparison

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityErgonomicsHardware CustomizabilityBacklight FeaturesBacklight ClarityCable & ConnectorWireless VersatilityMacro Keys And ProgrammingExtra FeaturesIn The Box
    Typing Experience
      Typing QualityTyping NoiseSwitchesKeystrokesLatency
    Performance
      Single-Key LatencyMulti-Key LatencyData TransmissionChord Split
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Products

Varmilo VA87M
Ducky One 2 Mini V1

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jun 21, 2023 03:22 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

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Varmilo VA87M Picture
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Picture
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
Compact (60%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No

Our Verdict

Varmilo VA87M

Ducky One 2 Mini V1

The Ducky One 2 Mini V1 and the Varmilo VA87M are both wired mechanical keyboards, but the Ducky has a 60% layout, while the Varmilo is a TKL. The Ducky has macro-programmable keys and customization software, which the Varmilo lacks. Both keyboards are available in multiple switch options.

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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)
  • One 2 Mini V1 (Black)
  • One 2 Mini V1 (Horizon)
  • One 2 Mini V1 (White)

Review

See Varmilo VA87M Review
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Beijing Opera
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.0
8.1

Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0
9.0

Backlight Features 
 

6.5
8.5

Latency 
 

7.2
7.9

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Varmilo VA87M Top Picture
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Top Picture

Size 
 

TenKeyLess (80%)
Compact (60%)

Height 
 

1.4" (3.5 cm)
1.5" (3.8 cm)

Width  

14.0" (35.6 cm)
12.4" (31.5 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.3 cm)
4.2" (10.7 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.22 lbs (1.008 kg)
1.32 lbs (0.600 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Close Up  

Varmilo VA87M Build Quality Close Up
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Varmilo VA87M Side Picture
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

4°
5.8°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
9°

Maximum Incline 
 

12°
13.6°

Home Row Height 
 

27.8 mm (1.1")
31.2 mm (1.2")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.7
6.0

Customizability Overview  

Varmilo VA87M Customizability Overview
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
Soldered

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
Yes

Backlight Features 
 

6.5
8.5

Backlighting Picture  

Varmilo VA87M Backlighting Picture
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Varmilo VA87M Brightness Max
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Varmilo VA87M Brightness Min
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0
9.0

White Shot  

Varmilo VA87M White Shot
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 White Shot
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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
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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
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
1.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Varmilo VA87M Extra Features
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Varmilo VA87M Bundle Picture
Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
9.0

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

8.1
8.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

49.4 dBA
46.9 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Red
Cherry MX Brown

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Tactile

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

50 gf
55 gf

Actuation Force 
 

50 gf
44 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.0 mm
2.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
4.0 mm
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Latency 
 

7.2
7.9

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

12.8 ms
15.8 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.2
7.9

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

15.8 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.7 ms

Wired 
 

12.8 ms
15.8 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

13.8 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

7.7

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired

Key Press 
 

16.0 ms

Key Release 
 

6.4 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes

Chord Split 
 

7.6

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

13.9 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

No Software
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Profiles 
 

No Profile
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0
0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

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One 2 Mini V1
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VA87M
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VA87M
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One 2 Mini V1
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VA87M
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RGBK
VA87M
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RGBY
VA87M
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VA87M
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Varmilo VA87M

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