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Ducky One 2 Mini V1 vs Varmilo VA87M

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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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
    Comments

Products

Ducky One 2 Mini V1
Varmilo VA87M

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Nov 27, 2023 05:19 PM

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

Our Verdict

Ducky One 2 Mini V1

Varmilo VA87M

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

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

Review

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Black
One 2 Mini V1
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Beijing Opera
VA87M
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Horizon
One 2 Mini V1
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CMKY
VA87M
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White
One 2 Mini V1
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Forest Fairy
VA87M
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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
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.1
8.0

Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
4.0

Backlight Features 
 

8.5
6.5

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.9
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Top Picture
Varmilo VA87M Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (60%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

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

Width  

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

Depth 
 

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

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

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

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

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

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Side Picture
Varmilo VA87M Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

5.8°
4°

Medium Incline 
 

9°
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

13.6°
12°

Home Row Height 
 

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

6.0
6.7

Customizability Overview  

Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Customizability Overview
Varmilo VA87M 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 
 

Yes
No

Backlight Features 
 

8.5
6.5

Backlighting Picture  

Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Backlighting Picture
Varmilo VA87M Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Brightness Max
Varmilo VA87M Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Brightness Min
Varmilo VA87M Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

9.0
4.0

White Shot  

Ducky One 2 Mini V1 White Shot
Varmilo VA87M White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)

Length  

5.2 ft (1.6 m)
4.7 ft (1.4 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
Mini USB
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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 
 

1.5
0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

Yes
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Ducky One 2 Mini V1 Extra Features
Varmilo VA87M 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  

Caps Lock
No Indicator
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

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

Typing Quality 
 

9.0
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

8.7
8.1

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

46.9 dBA
49.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Brown
Cherry MX Red

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Linear

Analog 
 

No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

55 gf
50 gf

Actuation Force 
 

44 gf
50 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.1 mm
2.0 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
4.0 mm
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Latency 
 

7.9
7.2

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

15.8 ms
12.8 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.9
7.2

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

15.8 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.7 ms

Wired 
 

15.8 ms
12.8 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 
 

Yes
No

Profiles 
 

6+
No Profile
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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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Black
One 2 Mini V1
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Beijing Opera
VA87M
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Horizon
One 2 Mini V1
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CMKY
VA87M
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White
One 2 Mini V1
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Forest Fairy
VA87M
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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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