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Varmilo Moonlight VEA109 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Layout size:Full-sizeConnection type:USB / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanical / electrostatic capacitivePolling rate:1000 Hz

Varmilo Moonlight VEA109 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 10
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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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of keyboards
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 94%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

34%

5.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.0

Switches

20%

9.3

Materials

12%

4.2

Features

6%

8.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 85%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Varmilo Moonlight VEA109

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

34%

5.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.0

Switches

20%

9.3

Materials

12%

4.2

Features

6%

8.6

Design

5.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Varmilo Moonlight VEA109 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

6.7
Switch type
mechanical / electrostatic capacitive
Switch feel
tactile
Switch name
?
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 2 mm, which is longer than 66.5% of keyboards and equal to 33.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
?
Layout size
Full-size
Layout standard
ISO
N. of keys
109
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 109 keys, which is more than 97.7% of keyboards and equal to 0.6% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB / Bluetooth
This keyboard offers USB / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 42.7% of keyboards and equal to 14.3% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
no
This keyboard does not support multi-device pairing. 96% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
no
This keyboard is not Mac compatible. 42.4% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
no
This keyboard does not have RGB lighting. 87.9% of keyboards include RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
no
This keyboard does not have per-key RGB. 72.8% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
RGB zones
0
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 0 RGB zones, which is fewer than 86.3% of keyboards and equal to 13.7% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
?
Plate material
steel
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
dye-sub
This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, which are less durable than 75.1% of keyboards and equal to 10.9% of keyboards.
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Varmilo Moonlight VEA109 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 22 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (109 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    109 vs 87
  • Dedicated media keys
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • 22 more keys
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (109 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    109 vs 87
  • Dedicated media keys
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • No hot-swap support
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No multi-device pairing
    This keyboard does not support multi-device pairing, the average keyboard does. 95.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
  • Less durable legends
    This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    dye-sub vs double-shot
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    0 vs 83
  • No onboard memory
    This keyboard does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.6% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • 6.15x less popular
    Varmilo Moonlight VEA109 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 16.8% worse value for money
    Varmilo Moonlight VEA109 has worse value for money than the average keyboard (6.71 vs 7.8).
    6.71 vs 7.84
  • 15.4% more expensive
    Varmilo Moonlight VEA109 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£150 vs £130).
    £150 vs £130
  • 30.5% higher weight
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1,276 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,276 g vs 978 g
  • 85.7 mm wider width
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (442 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    442 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 3 older release date
    This keyboard is older than the average keyboard (2020 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    September 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB / Bluetooth vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No multi-device pairing
    This keyboard does not support multi-device pairing, the average keyboard does. 95.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
  • No hot-swap support
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 75% lower matrix scan rate
    This keyboard has a lower matrix scan rate than the average keyboard (1,000 Hz vs 4,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a matrix scan rate of 4,000 Hz.
    1,000 Hz vs 4,000 Hz
  • Less durable legends
    This keyboard uses dye-sub legends, while the average keyboard uses double-shot.
    dye-sub vs double-shot
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • No onboard memory
    This keyboard does not include onboard memory, the average keyboard does. 85.6% of keyboards include onboard memory.
  • 83 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (0 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    0 vs 83
  • No RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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geekboards.de
2023
Summary of the review
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09/02/2021
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tweakers.net
01/12/2023
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Varmilo Moonlight VEA109

  • High build quality with a solid, weighty construction and steel plate for stability
  • Premium V-silk PBT keycaps that are highly durable and resistant to developing shine over time
  • Smooth typing experience featuring pre-lubricated stabilizers that eliminate rattle
  • Aesthetic Moonlight colourway with unique cyan accents and subtle white LED backlighting
  • Practical features for gaming and productivity, including full N-key rollover (NKRO) and a detachable USB-C cable
  • Adjustable typing angles provided by two-stage kickstands with rubber feet to prevent slipping

What customers don't like about Varmilo Moonlight VEA109

  • Fixed, soldered switches that do not support hot-swapping for easy replacement or customisation
  • Limited to wired connectivity only, lacking the wireless or tri-mode options found in other Varmilo models
  • Software and customer support can be difficult to navigate due to a primary focus on the Chinese market and unclear documentation
  • Compatibility issues on Linux systems, where it may be incorrectly identified as an Apple keyboard
  • Lacks advanced modern features such as RGB lighting (only white LED), USB passthrough, or a wrist rest

Verdict

The Varmilo Moonlight VEA109 is a full-sized 110% mechanical gaming keyboard featuring 109 keys, including dedicated media controls and a standard UK ISO layout. It is built with high-quality 1.3mm V-silk PBT keycaps with dye-sublimated legends and offers a variety of premium Cherry MX or Varmilo EC V2 switch options. Main characteristics include a heavy, stable construction with rubberized feet, a detachable USB-C to USB-A cable, and subtle white LED backlighting. Its primary pros are its exceptional build quality, smooth typing experience from pre-lubricated stabilizers, and high durability against key shine. However, potential cons include the lack of hot-swappable switches in this specific model (they are soldered) and the limited white-only LED lighting compared to full RGB alternatives.

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