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Varmilo VA87M vs Drop ENTR

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
      SwitchesKeystrokesTyping QualityTyping NoiseLatency
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Products

Varmilo VA87M
Drop ENTR

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jun 21, 2023 03:22 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Apr 21, 2022 04:10 PM

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Varmilo VA87M Picture
Drop ENTR Picture
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.

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Variants

  • VA87M (Beijing Opera)
  • VA87M (CMKY)
  • Drop ENTR (Black/Black)
  • Drop ENTR (Green/Gray)

Review

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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
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Summit White
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

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 
 

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Varmilo VA87M Top Picture
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Drop ENTR 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)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
9.0

Build Quality Close Up 
 

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Varmilo VA87M Build Quality Close Up
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Drop ENTR Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.5

Side Picture 
 

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Varmilo VA87M Side Picture
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Drop ENTR 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
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Hardware Customizability 
 

6.7

Customizability Overview  

Varmilo VA87M 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 
 

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Varmilo VA87M Backlighting Picture
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Drop ENTR Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max 
 

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Varmilo VA87M Brightness Max
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Drop ENTR Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min 
 

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Varmilo VA87M Brightness Min
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Drop ENTR Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

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Varmilo VA87M White Shot
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Drop ENTR White Shot

RGB 
 

No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
No

Software Controllable 
 

No
No

Color 
 

White

Color Mixing 
 

Good
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Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0

White Shot 
 

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Varmilo VA87M White Shot
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Drop ENTR 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

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features 
 

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Varmilo VA87M Extra Features
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Drop ENTR 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
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture 
 

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Varmilo VA87M Bundle Picture
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Drop ENTR Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Cherry MX Red
Halo True

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Tactile

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

 Preview Graph
Varmilo VA87M Key Switch Actuation Graph
 Preview Graph
Drop ENTR Key Switch Actuation Graph
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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
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Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.0
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Typing Noise 
 

8.1
9.0

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

49.4 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
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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
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Drop ENTR 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
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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
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
No

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
No

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible

Check Price

Beijing Opera
VA87M
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Black/Black
Drop ENTR
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CMKY
VA87M
SEARCH
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Green/Gray
Drop ENTR
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Forest Fairy
VA87M
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Silver/White
Drop ENTR
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Koi
VA87M
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Mac
VA87M
SEARCH
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Moonlight
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
Panda
VA87M
SEARCH
Amazon.com
 
RGBK
VA87M
SEARCH
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RGBY
VA87M
SEARCH
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Sakura
VA87M
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
 
Sea Melody
VA87M
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Summit White
VA87M
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Varmilo VA87M

Drop ENTR

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