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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£170
  • Avg. price in US: ~$200
  • Layout size: Full-size
  • Connection type: USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • Switch type: mechanical
  • Polling rate: ?

Varmilo Chang E APT108 review. Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among keyboards and if it is worth buying.

7.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

7.3

Technical Score

20.0%

7.3

User score

Very good
7.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the keyboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as switch feel, typing and gaming performance, layout and features, connectivity, build quality, backlighting, software, and comfort.

When it matters: When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

34.0%

7.1

Connectivity & Power

28.0%

5.8

Switches

20.0%

9.5

Materials

12.0%

7.2

Features

6.0%

8.4

Design

Very good
7.3

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.

Score components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)
United States
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5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Very good
  • 5.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    Polling rate

    24.0%

    1.0

    Rapid trigger

    20.0%

    1.0

    Adjustable actuation

    16.0%

    10

    Hot-swappable switches

    12.0%

    10

    Onboard memory

  • 7.9
    Typing

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.0

    Wrist rest included

    24.0%

    9.0

    Legend method

    20.0%

    10

    Adjustable feet

    15.0%

    9.0

    Typing angle

    13.0%

    10

    Pre-lubed stabilizers

  • 3.3
    Programming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    QMK support

    26.0%

    1.0

    VIA support

    18.0%

    1.0

    Mac compatibility

    14.0%

    10

    Multi-device pairing

    12.0%

    10

    Connection type

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Verdict

The Varmilo Chang'e APT108 is a full-size (108-key) mechanical keyboard featuring a celestial-themed design with PBT dye-sublimated keycaps and a hot-swappable PCB for easy switch customization. It offers versatile tri-mode connectivity—wired USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0, and 2.4GHz wireless—supporting up to five devices and powered by a 2500mAh battery providing approximately 100 hours of use with lights off. Key features include RGB backlighting, double-layer silicone sound dampening, a 1000Hz wired polling rate, and compatibility with Varmilo’s web-based driver for programming. Main pros include its premium build quality, artistic aesthetics inspired by Chinese culture, and flexible connection options, while notable cons include its high weight (approx. 1.53kg) and the requirement of the web driver for advanced customization.

Technical Specifications of Varmilo Chang E APT108

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the keyboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as switch feel, typing and gaming performance, layout and features, connectivity, build quality, backlighting, software, and comfort.

When it matters: When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

34.0%

7.1

Connectivity & Power

28.0%

5.8

Switches

20.0%

9.5

Materials

12.0%

7.2

Features

6.0%

8.4

Design

7.3
Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a technical score of 7.29 points, which is higher than that of 74.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.

Score components:

70.0%

10

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
(1)
United States
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5.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

7.3
Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a user score of 7.3 points, which is lower than that of 81.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 79.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

8.0
Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 60.5% of products in this category.
Switch type
What it is: Identifies the switch technology used by the keyboard, such as mechanical, optical, or Hall effect.
When it matters: When you are choosing between different response technologies and their long-term behavior.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical
Switch feel
What it is: Describes the keypress character, such as linear, tactile, or clicky.
When it matters: When the sensation of each keypress changes comfort, control, and noise level for your use.

Importance: HIGH

Linear
Switch name
What it is: States the specific switch model used by the keyboard.
When it matters: When the exact switch model matters because small tuning differences affect your preference.

Importance: MEDIUM

Kailh Prestige Silent
Actuation force
What it is: Measures how much force is needed to actuate a key.
When it matters: When finger fatigue, accidental presses, or key resistance matters to your typing style.

Importance: HIGH

42 g
Min actuation distance
What it is: Measures the shortest key travel needed to register an input.
When it matters: When faster key response matters and you want the shortest possible trigger point under your fingers.

Importance: MEDIUM

1 mm
Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a minimum actuation distance of 1 mm, which is shorter than 75.8% of keyboards and equal to 2.9% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
What it is: Identifies the keyboard technology, such as mechanical, membrane, optical, or Hall effect.
When it matters: When you need a keyboard built around a specific switch technology or feel profile.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical
Layout size
What it is: States the keyboard form factor and how much of the standard keyset it includes.
When it matters: When desk space, portability, or access to a full key set affects how you work or play.

Importance: HIGH

Full-size
Layout standard
What it is: Specifies the regional layout standard, such as ANSI, ISO, or JIS.
When it matters: When you need a regional key layout that matches your language habits or keycap set.

Importance: MEDIUM

ANSI
N. of keys
What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.
When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.

Importance: MEDIUM

108
Varmilo Chang E APT108 has 108 keys, which is more than 89.2% of keyboards and equal to 8.2% of keyboards.
Profile
What it is: Describes whether the keyboard uses a low-profile or standard-height design.
When it matters: When key height changes your typing comfort, travel distance, or the overall desk setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

standard
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Connection type
What it is: Specifies how the keyboard connects, such as USB, 2.4 GHz wireless, or Bluetooth.
When it matters: When latency, cable management, or wireless flexibility is part of your buying decision.

Importance: HIGH

USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Varmilo Chang E APT108 offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.9% of keyboards and equal to 42.1% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard can stay paired with multiple devices for quicker switching.
When it matters: When you switch regularly between a laptop, tablet, and other devices on one desk.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Varmilo Chang E APT108 supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
up to 5 devices.
Bluetooth version
What it is: States the Bluetooth generation supported for wireless pairing.
When it matters: When wireless stability, compatibility, and energy efficiency are part of what you compare.

Importance: MEDIUM

5.1
Varmilo Chang E APT108 uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 64.7% of keyboards and equal to 24.1% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard is intended to work properly with macOS layouts, shortcuts, or legends.
When it matters: When you need the keyboard to work properly with macOS shortcuts and key mapping.

Importance: HIGH

no
Varmilo Chang E APT108 is not Mac compatible. 55.9% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
What it is: Estimates how long the keyboard can run on a full charge.
When it matters: When the keyboard needs to last through workweeks, travel, or long gaming stretches without constant charging.

Importance: HIGH

100 h
Varmilo Chang E APT108 lasts 100 h on a charge, which is shorter than 61.5% of keyboards and equal to 8.6% of keyboards.
backlight off.
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RGB lighting
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes customizable RGB lighting effects.
When it matters: When visual customization and desk aesthetics matter to your setup.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Varmilo Chang E APT108 has RGB lighting. 12.3% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
What it is: Shows whether each key can be lit and controlled independently instead of sharing one uniform lighting zone.
When it matters: When customizing each key individually matters for visuals, games, or shortcut visibility.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Varmilo Chang E APT108 has per-key RGB lighting. 23% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.
When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.

Importance: LOW

108
Varmilo Chang E APT108 has 108 RGB zones, which is more than 92.5% of keyboards and equal to 6.3% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
What it is: Shows whether the case includes lighting around the underside or outer edges in addition to the keys themselves.
When it matters: When edge lighting is part of the visual style you want from the keyboard.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Varmilo Chang E APT108 does not include underglow lighting. 31.7% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Per-key RGB only.
Backlight direction
What it is: Specifies whether the switches use north-facing or south-facing backlighting.
When it matters: When you care about switch compatibility, keycap interference, or lighting placement.

Importance: LOW

north-facing
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Case material
What it is: Describes the main material used for the keyboard case.
When it matters: When build feel, rigidity, and overall finish influence your sense of quality.

Importance: HIGH

plastic
Plate material
What it is: Describes the material used for the mounting plate beneath the switches.
When it matters: When keyboard stiffness, sound profile, and bottom-out feel matter more than the switch spec sheet alone.

Importance: HIGH

Polycarbonate
Keycap material
What it is: Describes the material used to make the keycaps.
When it matters: When surface texture, wear resistance, and sound of the keycaps affect your choice.

Importance: HIGH

PBT / ABS
Keycap profile
What it is: Describes the shape and height profile of the keycaps.
When it matters: When key shape and sculpting affect comfort, wrist angle, and the sound of each press.

Importance: MEDIUM

OEM
Legend method
What it is: Describes how the legends are applied to the keycaps, which affects durability and visibility.
When it matters: When you care about how long key legends stay readable after heavy use.

Importance: MEDIUM

dye-sub
Varmilo Chang E APT108 uses dye-sub legends, which are less durable than 74.4% of keyboards and equal to 11% of keyboards.
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Varmilo Chang E APT108 vs the average keyboard

  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    What it is: Measures the full distance a key can move from top to bottom.
    When it matters: When full key movement changes comfort, speed, or the way the keyboard feels under your fingers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.3.6 mm vs 4 mm
  • 21 more keys
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has more keys than the average keyboard (108 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.
    When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has more keys than the average keyboard (108 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.108 vs 87
  • 0.7 mm shorter actuation distance
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    What it is: Measures the shortest key travel needed to register an input.
    When it matters: When faster key response matters and you want the shortest possible trigger point under your fingers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.1 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Dedicated media keys
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.7% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
    What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes separate media controls instead of hiding them behind a function layer.
    When it matters: When you use media controls often and do not want to rely on function-layer shortcuts.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.7% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • 25 more RGB zones
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (108 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.
    When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.

    Importance: LOW

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (108 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.108 vs 83
  • Silent
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is a silent keyboard, the average keyboard is not. 1.7% of keyboards are silent.
    What it is: Shows whether the keyboard is explicitly built around silent switches or clearly marketed for very quiet typing.
    When it matters: When low typing noise matters for shared spaces, office work, late-night use, or audio-sensitive setups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is a silent keyboard, the average keyboard is not. 1.7% of keyboards are silent.
  • 21 more keys
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has more keys than the average keyboard (108 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
  • 0.7 mm shorter actuation distance
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
  • Silent
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is a silent keyboard, the average keyboard is not. 1.7% of keyboards are silent.
  • Dedicated media keys
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.7% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • 25 more RGB zones
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (108 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.

Total
Design
Switches
Features
  • 56.8% higher weight
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 weighs more than the average keyboard (1,530 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.
  • 100 mm wider width
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is wider than the average keyboard (455 mm vs 355 mm). The average keyboard width is 355 mm.
  • Limited Mac support
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is not Mac compatible, the average keyboard is. 55.8% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 37.5% smaller battery capacity
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (2,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
  • 66 h shorter battery life
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (100 h vs 166 h). The average keyboard lasts 166 h on a charge.
    backlight off.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Limited Mac support
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is not Mac compatible, the average keyboard is. 55.8% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
    What it is: Shows whether the keyboard is intended to work properly with macOS layouts, shortcuts, or legends.
    When it matters: When you need the keyboard to work properly with macOS shortcuts and key mapping.

    Importance: HIGH

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is not Mac compatible, the average keyboard is. 55.8% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 37.5% smaller battery capacity
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (2,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
    What it is: Measures how much electric charge the battery can store, usually in mAh.
    When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 has a smaller battery than the average keyboard (2,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.2500 mAh vs 4000 mAh
  • 56.8% higher weight
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 weighs more than the average keyboard (1,530 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.
    What it is: Measures the total mass of the keyboard.
    When it matters: When you care whether the keyboard feels easy to carry or heavy enough to stay planted on the desk.

    Importance: HIGH

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 weighs more than the average keyboard (1,530 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.1530 g vs 976 g
  • 66 h shorter battery life
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (100 h vs 166 h). The average keyboard lasts 166 h on a charge.
    backlight off.
    What it is: Estimates how long the keyboard can run on a full charge.
    When it matters: When the keyboard needs to last through workweeks, travel, or long gaming stretches without constant charging.

    Importance: HIGH

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 lasts less long on a charge than the average keyboard (100 h vs 166 h). The average keyboard lasts 166 h on a charge.100 h vs 166 h
  • 5.77x less popular
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is less popular than the average keyboard (1.00 vs 5.772).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters: When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is less popular than the average keyboard (1.00 vs 5.772).1 vs 5.77
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    What it is: States the Bluetooth generation supported for wireless pairing.
    When it matters: When wireless stability, compatibility, and energy efficiency are part of what you compare.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5.1 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.5.1 vs 5.2
  • 100 mm wider width
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is wider than the average keyboard (455 mm vs 355 mm). The average keyboard width is 355 mm.
    What it is: Measures the keyboard from side to side.
    When it matters: When the keyboard has to match limited desk width or fit inside a specific setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is wider than the average keyboard (455 mm vs 355 mm). The average keyboard width is 355 mm.455 mm vs 355 mm
  • 30.8% more expensive
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£170 vs £130).
    Varmilo Chang E APT108 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£170 vs £130).£170 vs £130
Total
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Connectivity & Power

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
5.0
1 Reviews
United States
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5.0
1 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Varmilo Chang E APT108?

  • Stunning celestial aesthetic with intricate 'Chang'e' moon-themed artwork and lunar phase indicators
  • Premium build quality with a heavy, sturdy feel that remains stable on the desk
  • Exceptionally smooth typing experience, particularly with Varmilo's own EC V2 (Electro-Capacitive) switches
  • High-quality PBT dye-sub keycaps that are durable and resistant to shining over time
  • Whisper-quiet operation when equipped with Kailh Prestige Silent switches
  • Versatile tri-mode connectivity (Wired, Bluetooth 5.0, and 2.4GHz) on newer APT models

What customers dislike about Varmilo Chang E APT108?

  • Weak and unhelpful documentation; the included manual is often described as minimal or 'primitive'
  • Limited software support for customizing macros or remapping keys
  • Poor macOS compatibility for dedicated media and shortcut keys
  • Lacks a dedicated storage slot on the bottom of the case for the wireless USB dongle
  • High price point compared to other mechanical keyboards with similar features
  • North-facing LEDs can sometimes cause interference with specific aftermarket keycap profiles

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