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Varmilo Sakura R2 87 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Layout size:TKLConnection type:?Switch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Varmilo Sakura R2 87 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

Varmilo Sakura R2 87
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 66% of keyboards
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 69%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 71% of models
Score components

34%

7.2

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.1

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

4.2

Features

6%

7.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 71%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 65%
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Varmilo Sakura R2 87

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

34%

7.2

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.1

Switches

20%

9.5

Materials

12%

4.2

Features

6%

7.1

Design

6.1
User score
User score
8.3/ 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–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

9.6

User ratings

30%

5.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
5.2/ 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 62% of models
Popularity:
Varmilo Sakura R2 87 has a popularity score of 5.2 points, which is lower than that of 61.3% of products in this category.
5.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
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 69% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.5
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
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
mechanical
Layout size
TKL
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
87
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 87 keys, which is more than 44.6% of keyboards and equal to 18% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
?
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
5
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than 51% of keyboards and equal to 15.7% of keyboards.
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
plastic
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
Cherry
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 Sakura R2 87 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 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 RGB lighting
    This keyboard does not have RGB lighting, the average keyboard does. 87.7% of keyboards feature RGB lighting.
  • 0.3 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2.3 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    2.3 mm vs 2 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • 3.8% worse value for money
    Varmilo Sakura R2 87 has worse value for money than the average keyboard (7.55 vs 7.8).
    7.55 vs 7.84
  • 3.8% worse value for money
    Varmilo Sakura R2 87 has worse value for money than the average keyboard (7.55 vs 7.8).
    7.55 vs 7.84
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • 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
  • 0.3 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2.3 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    2.3 mm vs 2 mm
  • 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.
  • 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.

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Varmilo Sakura R2 87

  • High-quality PBT keycaps with durable, dye-sublimated legends that resist wearing and shining
  • Excellent build quality and a sturdy, heavy frame that prevents slipping during use
  • Superior out-of-the-box typing experience with well-tuned stabilizers that have minimal rattle
  • Vibrant and high-quality 'Sakura' floral aesthetic that many users find visually appealing
  • Smooth and consistent performance from the Varmilo EC (Electro-Capacitive) V2 switches
  • Practical design features like a detachable USB-C cable and multi-level adjustable feet

What customers don't like about Varmilo Sakura R2 87

  • Lack of RGB lighting and limited software customization options for macros or remapping
  • Backlighting is not 'shine-through,' making legends difficult to see in dark environments
  • Potential for minor 'spring ping' noise on certain keys in quiet settings
  • Some users reported a 'hollow' typing feel due to a lack of internal sound-dampening foam
  • The mini-USB port on older R1 versions or specific variants is considered outdated compared to USB-C
  • Occasional reports of firmware-related issues where keys may lock up or stop responding

Verdict

The Varmilo Sakura R2 87 is a high-quality, tenkeyless (80%) mechanical keyboard featuring a striking pink and white cherry blossom aesthetic on a durable plastic case with a metal plate. It is equipped with premium 1.3mm dye-sublimated PBT keycaps in a Cherry profile and typically utilizes Varmilo’s proprietary EC V2 Sakura linear switches, which offer a 45gf actuation force and a contactless electrostatic capacitive design for increased longevity. Main pros include exceptional build quality, pre-lubricated stabilizers that eliminate rattle, and flexible three-way cable routing for its detachable USB-C connection. However, notable cons include a lack of official software for reprogramming or macro support, non-hot-swappable switches on standard models, and potential light bleed from the single-color white LED backlighting through some keycap modifiers.

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